Great place to launch a career, but you have to stand up for yourself. - Senior Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

4.0
Jun 16, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

1. Well respected within the government client base. 2. Reentry into commercial consulting during the next few years should create opportunities for greater pay and more leadership slots.

Cons

1. Very TEAM centric -- the team of a half dozen people that hires you determines your salary. You may learn very quickly that someone with exactly the same resume was hired by another team for 10% to 20% more, depending on the rates involved with various client contracts. 2. You are not visible to headquarters when first hired. You may be stuck on a client site at a government agency or military base 40 hours a week. While your clients may be happy with your work, if you are not back at headquarters you are not involved with the new business proposal development efforts that are the key to making real money and advancing within the firm.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Good Company to work for. Stable

Cons

Some projects aren't that great. But you can easily move on to something else.

3.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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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