Interesting start but won't stay - Computer Scientist US Navy Employee Review

3.0
9 Jan 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Some interesting products (and a good cause!). Some interesting problems to solve! NAVAIR ESDP program allows you to move around and try different tasking.

Cons

Some old legacy maintenance . Overworked staff once you settle on a project. General feeling of complacency. Not being recognized for good work. Harder and good work is not rewarded. You basically get the same pay increases as someone who does mediocre work. Pay scale is bad: Every other business will pay you more and advance you faster (DP pay program is actually worse than GS).

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
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Pros

Excellent, challenging, and fulfilling place to work in serving the country and protecting international water ways.

Cons

The job can be stressful at times.

5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

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