First Command Financial Services reviews

Pay is lower, in BIS management is random. If you are a PM, expect to be there 18 months. PMs don't last. There are no PM processes, no PM Maturity, and BIS management really doesn't get project management. There is a simplified milestone process that one of the VPs put in place, that is a mix of SDLC and project documentation. No real processes. It is a frustrating place. If you are a PM and need a job, ok, if not, just pass this place by. 18 months that you will survive, maybe 2 years.....BIS management is TOP heavy, CIO, SVPs, Directors, Asst Directors, Manager, etc, all for an organization of 100 people...too many chiefs, too few indians and too many of them don't respect the PMs position, Just don't do it..move on, nothing to see here.....Oh, and they use smart sheet, not the best, but senior management couldn't figure out how to use MS project...also, no place to go as a PM, there is a Sr. PM position, don't expect to get there..otherwise, you are stuck

Mandatory classes on ownership and feedback are given but not used. Ownership is encouraged, meaning you should take responsibility and be accountable for your work. Unfortunately it is not enforced. This lack of accountability creates a lot of work for people that notice the problems. If you notice it, you fix it despot if it's your job or not. Feedback and open communication are taught in developmental training. These classes are written by experts but taught by HR. Management does not participate in receiving feedback. A career development guide and class list are available to every employee but management will not participate in its employees growth and development. Their focus is only on their own career opportunities. Senior management will tell you what you do wrong but they will not help you improve. Basically, if you aren't on the path they won't help you get on it. Several executive positions are open or soon to retire and it is clear that senior management's only concern is getting that executive position and not on work or employee development. It is a race to the top and everyone is in.