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3.7

61% would recommend to a friend

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George Mendiola

61% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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1.0
Mar 22, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

*Pay was always on time *Very rarely had to deal with anyone from corporate *They do provide sick leave, because it is mandated in DC *Literally nothing else

Cons

*If the company is not legally mandated to provide it- they will not do so. And they’ll lie to you about it. *For example, was told numerous times by several people from main office that they were ‘legally not allowed to pay more than $X per hour, as mandated by government for various labor categories .’ Regardless of previous experience/tenure. And regardless of how many people’s work each employee was expected to do on a permanently understaffed contract. As it turns out they legally cannot pay LESS than they the maximum they profess to have for each labor category. This information is publicly available online. -Very little concern for the success or continuity of the contract I was on. Did not have a pipeline of potentials to extend offers to, like predecessor companies, so whenever employees left (which was frequently- see underpayment above) they would have a whole new round of hiring. But the candidates extended offers could either never pass security or the security process took so long that by the time they were cleared they had found other suitable employment. *Ergo, perpetual understaffing. But no concern on the company side to solve the problem because not only were remaining employees just barely able to limp along and get just enough done with 1/3 staff, but the contract was prepaid so FSA was fully compensated for all positions whether they were filled or not. You can see why they didn’t really care to fully staff and therefore have to pay employees. *No raises, based on either tenure or merit. Not even annual cost of living raises in one of the most expensive metro areas in the country. So enjoy paying to work for them if by chance you decide to do so. *They didn’t even match any 401k contributions until calendar year 2022! *Very poor PTO compensation. *Very few opportunities for growth and advancement for normal employees.

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FSA Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you including your positive experiences, as well as your advice. Unfortunately, it sounds like there may have been some miscommunication as our pay rates are set according to our contracts and the Department of Labor; however, whenever it is possible for us to increase pay rates for employees, we do. Career progression can often be difficult on government contracts; however, FSA strives to provide employees with opportunities to improve skills and increase knowledge by providing various training opportunities and a tuition-reimbursement program. Employees are also encouraged to apply for higher level positions when appropriate. Regarding our 401(k), some changes were made during the early part of the pandemic; however, these changes were temporary and we feel our benefits package, to include a 401(k) match, is robust and offers great options. Finally, we have one of the best recruiting teams in the industry and our candidates are selected based on the unique needs of each position with each customer. That said, we are always seeking to improve and would love to hear your specific suggestions; please email them to qc@fsafederal.com to get the conversation started.
1.0
Mar 4, 2022

Run

Recommend
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Pros

Possible flexibility, depending on the agency you work with.

Cons

Pay, insurance benefits, and most importantly the lack of upward mobility. You can go years without a .25 raise.

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FSA Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Career progression can be a challenge when working on a government contract; to assist our employees with upward mobility, we provide various training programs and a tuition reimbursement program. We also encourage our employees to apply for higher level positions, when appropriate. We actively look for opportunities to reward our employees for their dedicated work, including recognition awards, bonuses, and, when possible, increased pay rates. Our benefits program is also quite robust, offering many options, including a $0 employee cost option. We encourage you to send any suggestions on how we can improve to qc@fsafederal.com.
2.0
Jan 11, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Easy work, relaxed environment, opportunity for government connections

Cons

Poor management, they had not given raises in almost a decade, little room for growth, high turnover

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FSA Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear that you enjoy your work environment. Our pay rates are set according to our contracts and the Department of Labor; however, whenever it is possible for us to increase pay rates for employees, we will. We are also continuously looking for opportunities to reward our employees. We are open to hearing any suggestions you may have and encourage you to reach out to your FSA Senior Manager or email qc@fsafederal.com.
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