Avis sur Booz Allen Hamilton

Avantages

The people are great. Everyone -- even the difficult types -- are eager to work and excel. There are some senior officers with questionable morality, but most people here are great people to work with.

Inconvénients

1. Federal clients. Don't forget that you'll move at their pace, not yours. 2. The nature of the job means that sooner or later you'll be strategizing ways to get more money from the client (i.e. federal government), regardless of whether or not you'll actually add value. BAH runs on government money, a large chunk from DoD, and thus is part of the bigger problem we have in this country with fiscal responsibility....

Conseils à la direction

I'm leaving this job for two reasons, despite being hand-picked and groomed for greater responsibility by senior management. 1. You weren't paying me enough to do the job; especially when you factor in the amount of stress this job puts on a human being, the amount of time I sacrificed with my family, the amount of guilt this job inspired in me as an American. 2. The job is not meaningful to anyone who doesn't lust...

Avantages

Smart people, helpful network of coworkers, strong ethics, and job security are among the pros.

Inconvénients

Inflexible career progression, low transparency for salaries at each level, and somewhat outdated company culture can be downsides to this company.

Conseils à la direction

Management would greatly improve retention among Millennials and new graduates if it allowed for fast learners to move up more quickly than the standard 1-2 years in each professional level. Also, increased transparency in the salary negotiation and annual performance evaluation process would increase employees' trust in leadership.

Avantages

Benefits are some of the best I've come across in the DC area. 6% match, excellent health/other insurance options, the environment in the Booz offices is very laid back and relaxed but there is still a strong drive forward to get things done and accomplish goals.

Inconvénients

Salary was below average and there is little room given for negotiation. Some of this is made up by the excellent benefits but at the end of the day we all should be paid fairly The time it takes to shift from one client to another, so if your current contract sours for whatever reason you can wind up stuck in a not-so-great place for several months

Conseils à la direction

Make the transition process from client to bench to new client faster and more streamlined. Make pay more competitive so you can compete better with the other consulting firms in and around the DC area (Deloitte, Accenture, etc)

Avantages

Preach AND practice core values Really smart colleagues Large variety of topics/specialties in the firm Strong support of employees

Inconvénients

If you aren't in the DC Metro area, it's hard to be in the know Colleagues who have never worked outside of DC Metro won't understand challenges faced by those in other locations

Avantages

They are very military friendly and employ veterans

Inconvénients

Once you become an associate you get paid once a month

Avantages

Great flexibility in between company Great opportunity for students right out of college

Inconvénients

I keep hearing it's too political, but I don't see it, so right now, no real cons.

Avantages

A government contractor that hires you as an *employee*, not merely a body to throw at govt contracts...

Inconvénients

Haven’t identified one yet — thrilled to work here.

Conseils à la direction

Keep being amazing!

Avantages

Excellent salary & benefits. I enjoy being able to telework as needed.

Inconvénients

If you're not working at the client site, you must reserve an office/desk each day.