Textbook example of how not to run a business - Project Manager Leonardo DRS Employee Review

2.0
Jan 24, 2012
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Pros

Salary was fair and a bit above average for the area Selected few were able to obtain company paid training and education Large amounts of money spent in attempt to improve employee morale when all that was needed was proper mgmt style

Cons

Individuals in Sr. Mgmt that has no clue on how to manage employeesor run a government complaint business Only a few of the "good ole boys" really got all the perks at the expense of laying off individuals Small "Mom n Pop" mentality that Sr mgmt never seemed to out grow Sr. Mgmt was top heavy with individuals that had little to no government experience following certain regulations Consistently trying to find ways to skirt around such requirements.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Gave lots of work and felt as though the team cared about my job aspirations and wanted me to get a well-rounded experience.

Cons

Occasionally, the work felt redundant

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

The only Pro with this company was having every other Friday off.

Cons

Poor leadership and management culture. In my experience, management positions are often filled from a small, long-tenured group, resulting in limited diversity of thought and few opportunities for outside perspectives. Many leaders lacked the skills needed to effectively develop, mentor, and support their teams. Rather than addressing organizational issues, accountability often seemed to flow downward, with lower-level employees bearing the consequences of management decisions. I also observed talented Program Managers leaving or being terminated under circumstances that suggested they were being held responsible for broader organizational problems rather than receiving appropriate leadership support. Overall, the culture discouraged transparency, accountability, and professional growth.

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