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Booz Allen Hamilton

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Horrific work environment. - Engineer Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

1.0
Jan 22, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

There are simply no pros to working here.

Cons

The worst work environment I've ever experienced. Management, especially female management, is completely inept, manipulative, has no technical capacity, and bullies its employees. The work environment is a cramped and loud lab. The retention rate is atrocious. Most folks leave well short of two years, with some folks having left within a month. Almost all these departures are due to management's treatment of employees and complete technical ineptitude. Folks simply hate working here. The fact that Booz Allen continues to allow this branch to operate, certainly under its current management, reflects horribly on the company as a whole.

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Pros

Great benefits and work culture. A lot of great opportunities to network and grow in your career.

Cons

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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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