Be careful of the position offered - Records/Data Analyst FSA Employee Review

3.0
Sep 10, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The work is very easy. This means there isn't a high bar when it comes for looking qualified applicants for most jobs. Most of FSA's positions are great for someone looking for their first job. There's very high turnover in most of their contracts, so there is usually always positions open.

Cons

The jobs are not very technical, so you likely won't be learning any new skills to bring to other jobs. They hide the policy on vacation and look for every possible way to not pay it out. The specific policy on vacation leave is not in the employee handbook, but instead referenced to a separate document. My boss didn't even understand it correctly and told me I would get vacation leave cashed out for my 9 months working when it turns out you need to have worked for 1 year before getting any leave. Another one of my coworker's was leaving the job because she was deploying with the Army, but FSA wouldn't grant her 3 days of leave without pay so she could hit her 1 year point and earn that vacation leave.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2025
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Pros

- Attentive management without being micromanaging - Great work/life balance - Rewarding Mission - Surrounded by intelligent, hardworking people -Opportunities for continued learning

Cons

- Moderate to low pay

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FSA Response
10mo
Thank you for the great review! We love the list you provided under pros. The one we're most excited about is "opportunities for continued learning" as we've been working hard to provide employees with a variety of professional development options. Pay is set according to our contracts and the Department of Labor; however, we understand the importance of wages and do increase pay for employees whenever possible. If you have any suggestions on how we might improve, please reach out to your FSA Senior Manager.
3.0
Dec 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good job for someone just out of college to get experience with the federal government and law enforcement. There are no incentives to stay long term & make it a career - no pay raises, no promotions, etc. But good for the resume and to get a foot in the door for federal positions. Also, position is good for retired law enforcement who are collecting their pension etc. but want to stay busy. The culture of the job is highly dependent on what agency you’re contracting for - DEA, FBI, ATF, USAO, etc. - & that specific office.

Cons

No pay raises. No promotions. Sub-par benefits.

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FSA Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective! We agree FSA can be a great springboard whether you’re early in your career or a retired law enforcement professional looking to stay engaged with meaningful work. As a government contractor, career advancement and pay are limited to the positions and locations our customers order; however, FSA provides a variety of professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and training, and we work to increase pay whenever possible. If you have suggestions for improvement, we’d love to hear them; please email us at qc@fsafederal.com.
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