Stay away, competitive culture, frequent lay offs, below to average talent - Anonymous employee Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

2.0
Aug 13, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good work/life balance Can work from home at times Good for people in defense industry

Cons

If you're reading this, you have some level of career savvy. If you see a mixed bag of reviews(or below average), you're likely joining an average(or below average) company. Before you discover all of this once you join, think about staying away from Booz Allen. For reasons, refer below. When a company begins to make cuts on how it treats its people rather than invest in them, it's a sign that bad times are looming. When this happens, a good number of the most talented people usually leave(and they have been in the last 1-2yrs) and the average to below average stay. In an industry where people represent a key asset, it's a downward spiral for the firm from there. And it's been showing as the firm has been losing many many bids for work as of recently. Last year, the firm drastically cut salaries for a key position and it prompted many to leave. The firm cut its bonus plan to a 401k plan, it then cut that 401k plan this year. Career managers(people who are supposed to help you with your career) are a mixed bag. They're not really put in a position to value your career all that much, most are looking after themselves and aren't really incentivized to help you. People are fairly territorial with their work. Divisions compete with one another for work. Lay offs happen pretty much non-stop throughout the year. You see/hear people desperately looking for work all the time.

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Pros

Usually no overtime. Diverse job assignments are available.

Cons

Many job assignments are at military sites, and must be done in person.

3.0
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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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