Downsizing based on current utilization not long term fit and performance - Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

3.0
31 Mar 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

BAH was a great place to work for the first 10 years. I learned a lot and there was a large cohort of new grads/junior employees to work with. There were sports leagues and many ways to get involved.

Cons

During my last few years Booz Allen changed. I think the quality of Booz Allen has gone down. - They promoted several people who had been fired by the client and the more of a jerk/backstabber you were the more quickly you climbed the ladder. - They started giving lack of work letters to people who had been with the company 10+ years and who had always been stellar performers versus looking at the people who were marginal performers (but who currently happened to be billable). - When I left for maternity leave I handed over PM responsibilities I had to a co-worker "x". When I returned a new level had been introduced and person to whom I had handed over my PM responsibilities, "x" was promoted and I was not. When I asked why I had been promoted to the "lead" role the manager said it was because I did not have the project management experience and said "x" got promoted because she's leading "y" project (my old project). When I explained that I had previously led "y' project, the manager said Oh I forgot about that and said well I had to chose and I chose "x".

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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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