Hierarchical Organization - Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

2.0
29 Aug 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The company is well-established and respected, so having it on your resume can look good. If you fit in with the team you are on, it can be a good environment, with your managers seeking out positions for you and helping you move ahead.

Cons

The company has become even more hierarchical and autocratic than it was when I joined 8 years ago. It has changed significantly from when it was a private firm. In addition, the government client is no longer the easy "cash cow" it was traditionally. It is trying to maintain the image of itself being a thought-leader, but generally we have become a "seat in chair" operation -- contractors rather than consultants. New grads and inexperienced employees make the company more profitable. Some teams feel like "sororities" rather than a professional team.

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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

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