Pros
In my seven years at Booz Allen Hamilton, I have worked on many projects for many clients. I am an Electrical Engineer supporting the Homeland Security / Law Enforcement group. I have supported the FBI, Navy, State Department, Capitol Police, US Marshals and the DEA. I have done task such as circuit design, PCB layout, CPLD and FPGA design, embedded software, systems engineering and project management. I have looked at other companies from time to time. They usually have a hard time matching the salary and the benefits that I receive at Booz Allen. For the compensation, other companies usually come in about 20k less that what I am making. For benefits, I get low medical, lots of PTO and 10% into my 401k, regardless if I put in anything or not.
Cons
I do not like the buzz words that I have to deal with at Booz Allen Hamilton. It seems that every couple of months there is something else that we are supposed to try to do. This month, I am supposed to try to get "plugged into" different groups within Booz Allen. I am supposed to try to connect to other people so that synergy may flow between groups. I do not like the move up or out mentality of Booz Allen. I believe that there is a place for technical, functional people in the workplace. I don't like having to dress to impress at Booz Allen HQ. I wear slacks and a tie to the client site where I work most of the time. If I have to go to HQ for some reason during the day, I feel very uncomfortable wearing this. Almost everyone at HQ wears the suit.
