4.0
2 Apr 2026
Current employee, more than 8 years
Charlottesville, VA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Even though this is a 9-5 job, DIA is usually very flexible in how you fulfill those hours. There are a lot of opportunities to take stretch assignments, joint duty rotations, or other career broadening opportunities. As to the people, I've found the vast majority of them easy to work and dedicated to serving the public interest.
Cons
Advancing beyond the GG13 level can be difficult for many people. It often involves opportunities that take you away from home for extended periods of time. For technically minded people, advancing beyond GG13 may see a lot less scientific involvement and a lot more administrative work.