Generic Corporation, virtually indistinguishable from CSC & LockMart - Senior Software Engineer SAIC Employee Review

2.0
4 Sept 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Generic Government software consulting company. If you are lucky enough to get onto an interesting project you can enjoy your work. Most contracts require government management approval & direction to work more than 40 hours a week, so you rarely work extended hours.

Cons

You are a generic, replaceable cog. The company has absolutely no loyalty to you and no interest as long as the customer continues to renew contracts. Pay raises will not keep up with inflation, or even with government pay raises.

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5.0
11 May 2026
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Pros

The SAIC management on my contract are excellent.

Cons

After completing my first years, I have no complaints. My SAIC experience has been everything that I had hoped.

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3.0
9 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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