Stagnant, Not What It Used To Be - Software Engineer Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

2.0
Jun 2, 2015
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Pros

A significant portion of the people are nice, motivated, and smart. There are quite a few interesting problems to solve. Still looks good on your resume.

Cons

Upper management is largely clueless except on how to put butts in seats on client site. Benefits are being slashed. Atrocious turnover rate for good talent. Very management heavy. Espouses core values but consistently acts unethically towards employees. Employees are numbers, not people. Created a branch (the SIG) to do R&D, but won't let up on billable hour requirements to give them time to do the R&D. It's an investment, treat it like one! The company is interested in innovation only on face value.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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