Good hardworking people, deceptive management - Anonymous employee Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

1.0
Jan 24, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You can find good knowledgeable people. There are people willing to mentor you (if you can find them). Some groups have really good people that work well and treat people well.

Cons

The company seems to run more on politics and "good old boy" network. Less emphasis on capability or knowledge for advancing your career and more on who you know and how you can spin your story. The company does a lot of lip service to make it appear employee friendly but some groups are run really poorly.

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Strong mission-focused culture with meaningful work supporting national security missions. Great exposure to diverse projects, talented teammates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to develop skills across security, intelligence, cyber, and consulting. Benefits and professional development resources are solid.

Cons

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