Avoid this Company - Payroll Dept. a shambles - under Investigation - Anonymous employee Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

1.0
15 Apr 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They know how to win Contracts

Cons

1. Payroll department - 4 paychecks were not correct. Took 60-90 days to get the money that was taken out of my paycheck for 401(k) and HSA to be deposited in external account. 2. Under Investigation by DoJ and US Army Depts. for accounting irregularities and Control Account charging irregularities.

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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

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