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Now? Just another Beltway Bandit... - Systems Engineer Vencore Employee Review

1.0
1 Dec 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good people, but this is undoubtedly dependent upon one's work location. Employees are conscientious and are totally dedicated to the customer and the mission. Lower level management gives employees room to manage work hours, duties, etc., as long as the customer is happy. Work environment is largely at customer sites so again, variable and dependent on the individual situation. Vencore used to be an exceptional company that really supported its employees. It came from one of the best divisions of Lockheed Martin - even senior management took care of its people and the people were appreciative. Then the divestment came and, soon after, the new CEO. The one good thing is that paid time off has been increased.

Cons

We used to be different - now Vencore is just another Beltway Bandit to work for. Nothing special. No better than any other US Gov't contractor. Divested from Lockheed, the firm was bought by a private equity firm. Seems they are only interested in realizing the greatest profit when they finally sell off the company . Benefits have been cut. Senior management froze the pension 2 years ago but created a new, less costly version with much lower compensation. Still, it was something that few if any companies offer. This year - Surprise! It's gone! "So sorry. Wasn't fair to new employees." If you want a job, take their offer. You probably won't stay long. At this point the best thing to do is hop around to other companies. There's no reason to stay at Vencore! There's just no benefit to staying at Vencore anymore.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
20 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I've been with VENCORE over a year. It's never boring and each day is an opportunity to learn new things. I'm very fortunate to live so close to the Chantilly, VA location. I can be at work in 10 - 15 minutes depending on traffic. My co-workers are knowledgeable, professional and considerate and completely courteous. IT / Network support folks are very smart, they know their respective roles, and what's even better -- they go the extra mile to be available off-hours, with very little notice. Amazing!! (I'll make a crazy, last minute request and I get the remote-hands assistance). I really like my IT support role and I like my new supervisor. And, wow! I even liked my prior supervisor--too much to ask, I know!! So, hiring new talent, folks with ACTUAL skills, seems to come easy for this company. I plan on staying a while, developing my skills and adding GOOD things to my resume. Yes, I would very much recommend giving VENCORE some consideration, there is just a lot to like.

Cons

Free coffee is scarce... / I bring my own.

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