Still a good place to work...but what does the future hold? - Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

5.0
Apr 2, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The brand name is still top-notch, and the firm definitely sets itself apart from other government contractors in the way it moves to bring people into the culture. While we may no longer do traditional management consulting, I have worked for a competitor in the DC area where I was hired in, brought into the main office for one half day to sign my contract, and shipped off to client site for the rest of my tenure (seeing my "manager" only twice over 2 years). I am impressed with the length Booz Allen goes to in bringing us into the fold.

Cons

Unsure about the future given the split. Already there is word that our reputation is diluting, which bothers me as a recruit who was brought in under the more traditional recruiting mold (industry background, top-10 professional degree). Unsure that a move towards classic government consulting may push the firm to abandon it's management consulting structure/roots to focus on the more traditional GC route -- i.e. hire and fire, hire to place, don't waste time on making people identify with the company/firm. Also wondering how our 10% contributions will play out in the next few years given the split -- we had $4b in revenues as a merged firm, what will they be with the split?

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5.0
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Pros

Great benefits and work culture. A lot of great opportunities to network and grow in your career.

Cons

Typical consulting work type stuff. All the extra non-paid internal firm work you have to do to get noticed and promoted. It can also be difficult to find a project that aligns with your career interests and aspirations leaving you to work with a client or on a project that’s less than ideal (e.g., super demanding client, very monotonous tasking with little opportunity to grow, etc.) Since Booz Allen mainly deals with federal clients, you’re also susceptible to project funding cuts and company layoffs do to current political climate (e.g., government shutdown, idiotic DODGE cuts, etc.)

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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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