A good resume builder, but not an enjoyable place to work - Anonymous employee Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

3.0
Jun 15, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There has always been plenty of diverse work opportunities, which has been a good resume builder. You can often work from home. A driven workforce with plenty of smart people. The matrixed structure, which has negatives, also has positives in that you can easily gain a network of people who can help you down the line.

Cons

Most people seem to wear a corporate mask. Every once in a while you meet someone who behaves like a normal human being, and it shocks you. You are on your own to find work. If you don't have work for a while, you are gone. Teams are all over the place geographically, which increases even more because of hoteling, making it incredibly hard to collaborate effectively with teammates, and the work quality suffers because of it. These three things above make the overall work experience not enjoyable, and cause a detachment with other employees, even with teammates and bosses - and not the camaraderie you'd get at better companies. Management is inconsistent. As a technical person, I would have thought that a company of this size and distinction would be more organized and use proven methods for managing technical projects. In my experience, most of the people managing us had no idea how to do it, and were just winging it. Very disappointing. The company generally has an attitude that its employees are the best of the best, but it has shocked me how many people I have worked with who don't have much in terms of ability or passion. There are a fair amount of smart and driven people, yes, but they seem to be outnumbered by the ones who aren't. Reading other people's reviews, apparently this is a somewhat recent trend in the company [which started before I got there], and unfortunately may be growing.

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Cons

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**Communications Specialist (Former Employee) – Booz Allen Hamilton** Overall, Booz Allen was a solid place to work, particularly if you're interested in supporting meaningful government missions. I worked as a Communications Specialist supporting federal clients, and the work was intellectually engaging. The role offered opportunities to develop executive communications, strategic messaging, and communications products on complex policy and technology issues. The company has talented people and a collaborative culture. I found my colleagues to be knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely committed to delivering high-quality work for clients. There are also opportunities to build skills across communications, proposal support, change management, and stakeholder engagement if you're proactive. Like many consulting firms, however, your experience depends heavily on your client and contract. Workload and expectations can vary significantly from one engagement to another, and priorities can shift quickly based on client needs. Success requires adaptability, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines. **Pros** * Smart, collaborative colleagues * Interesting and mission-driven client work * Opportunities to build a diverse communications portfolio * Strong reputation in the federal consulting space * Flexible career paths depending on contracts **Cons** * Experience varies considerably by client and manager * Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities * Advancement can depend on finding the right opportunities and contracts * Work-life balance fluctuates based on client demands **Advice to Management** Continue investing in career development for communications professionals and provide greater transparency around internal mobility and long-term career progression across contracts.

Cons

Career growth can be inconsistent because it's often tied to contract opportunities rather than individual performance. Your experience depends heavily on the client, project, and direct manager, so there isn't a consistent employee experience across the company. Internal processes and approvals can be bureaucratic, making even simple decisions take longer than necessary.

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