Abusive at best, Fraudulent at worst - Lead Architect SAIC Employee Review

1.0
16 May 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good luck with this one. In the course of 2 years, they've killed all Pros.

Cons

Liars, snakes and thieves. Make no mistake, consultancies like this, the provide "services" to the US gov't are why your taxes are so monstrous. No accountability from the gov't to the work performed. PMs and middle managers that outright misrepresent and lie the details of contracts to hires (pass - geniuses, this stuff is public ... pretty hard to lie about something that can be verified by a neutral public disclosure). This company is just a wreck but forget about any given contract work and your experience in your lane ... review SAICs financials/cash flow and revenue/profit. It's frightening. The last gov't shutdown of '18 nearly put them into an unrecoverable distressed position they mandated individuals burn through their accrued vacations as they couldn't carry/pay them.

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Pros

Outstanding colleagues, strong teamwork, meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to for professional growth.

Cons

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3.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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