Avoid BAH if possible - Senior Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

1.0
6 May 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you are looking for decent benefits and working only 40 hours per week then, the place is a good first job or stepping stone to something better.

Cons

Expect the pay to be below market value and no support when it comes to you achieving the career goals set forth yearly for your review. They are always advertising positions on their internal job board but, when you apply there is either no real job (just getting resumes) or you get one only for it to be taken away. You will be told it is a financial decision and you need to stay on the current contract. In other words, you are just a paycheck to them. Meeting with your CM or Sr. Associate about needing a change are met with "We'll see what we can do." Once again, there is no real intent to move you to somewhere where you and the firm can both benefit from your expertise. Instead, they attempt to temporarily appease you with award money and promises that they are "looking to move you over soon." Also, for a "consulting" company, this is one of the most technology behind companies I have ever worked for. They cannot figure out how to digitally sign documents. Everything is print, sign, scan, and then email (or snail mail). I worked in a company that was 1/2 the size and they could digitally sign documents. Finally, they will want you to pursue certifications that they want you to have even though you do not want them or interested in getting them. The idea is for them to market the certifications on proposals. Once again, they do not care about the individual; only what makes the firm look good on proposals and contracts.

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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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