Booz Allen is a great place to work for recent college graduates in the DC area. - Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

5.0
Sep 27, 2008
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Pros

There is an enormous social network in the DC area because the company hires a lot of young people. Being in my mid 20s, I want to work somewhere that values me, pays me a nice salary, and has a lot of other young people. The Christmas party at the Air and Space museum and the day they rented out all of Kings Dominion were both insane. I appreciate that they go a little crazy for employee morale. Also, my manager has been incredibly receptive and supportive and encouraging. I'm not sure if I just got lucky, but she's awesome.

Cons

Their version of 401(k) matching sucks. It's incredibly generous if you're over 40 or can stay at the company for more than 7 years. I am neither of these things. Most people in their mid 20s will not be staying at any company let alone a consulting company for that long. People in my generation are estimated to have about 17 distinct full-time jobs by the time we retire. I understand a company wanting to encourage loyalty, but I won't see any money from their schedule until I've been an employee for 3 years, and i won't be fully vested for several more.

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Cons

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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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