Booz Allen Hamilton Lead Associate (Project Manager) reviews

3.8

99% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)
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Horacio D. Rozanski

99% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Lead Associate (Project Manager) employees have rated Booz Allen Hamilton with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Associate (Project Manager) professionals have a good working experience there. Booz Allen Hamilton is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Associate (Project Manager) professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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32 reviews
1.0
Dec 21, 2014
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Pros

Having BAH on your resume isn't a career killer... yet. The company does have contracts and relationships with senior government so opportunities do exist to do interesting work.

Cons

BLUF: best to avoid at least for now. Post IPO the firm must work through the growing pains, and either mature, or fail. Salaries are falling. Many recent stories of pay cuts at both senior and mid-level employees. Benefits have been dramatically cut. The ECAP/401(k) has been dramatically reduced. The health insurance is both laughable and expensive. Training is handed out sparingly and only to those in favor. Hoteling-based work environment for the lucky few who aren't pushed to client site 100%. Leadership has no idea how to interact with on site employees, limiting career opportunity for those on site. The company doesn't invest in the formal systems needed for an org its size, so HR, IT, financial tools, staff networking, etc is frustrating at best. Career planning is nothing but a hope and a prayer. Finally, the firm has some tough decisions to make. It has been moving down the consulting chain away from strategy to more butts-in-seats work to chase top line revenues. These contracts are tighter margin hence the salary and benefits cuts. It's hiring, staffing, marketing, pricing, and staff training and retention programs must adapt to these realities. In the meantime, continue to expect mid level and highly talented employees to continue to leave as the mix of interesting work ends and cost pressures drive staffing to young and cheaper new hires.

3.0
Oct 31, 2014

Declining

Recommend
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Pros

There is a real opportunity to be entrepreneurial and build the skills that you're seeking.

Cons

You tend to get locked into federal contracting. It's not consulting. It's just helping overworked, understaffed federal employees do their job.

4.0
Aug 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Booz Allen is dedicated to growing and supporting their employees, paying specific attention to career development and professional mentoring.

Cons

Increased competition and shrinking contract opportunities may hinder growth for the foreseeable future.

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