Could be better. Watch out for red tape/the good ole boys club. - Senior Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

3.0
Jan 7, 2009
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Pros

You really are expected to drive your career. Take initiative, make mentors, and push past the bureaucracy. If you survive, you can definitely come out ahead. Your experience is really driven by the team for which you work. My team actually has a lot of respect for the work-life balance that is almost unheard of. Work hours rarely average more than a 45-50 hour week ever. Telecommuting is still not very optional, however, and not always supported.

Cons

There is so much red tape, and so many levels of leadership. In order to get promoted, you must manage personnel so there are a lot of imaginary layers of leadership created for this purpose.

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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

The company culture and employee experience have changed significantly in recent years. Earlier years felt more mission-focused and employee-centered, while recent organizational shifts, government spending pressures, and increased emphasis on becoming a technology-focused company have created uncertainty for some employees. Frequent changes in priorities, restructuring, and business decisions can make job stability feel less predictable. Employees may sometimes feel disconnected from leadership, and concerns raised through HR or management channels do not always appear to result in meaningful action or transparency.

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