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4.0
19 Apr 2010
Recommend
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Pros

- Abundant level of positions available across all skill sets. - Defined Engineering and Project Managmeent Career paths. - Training options - Project Managers will attempt to 'place' you on another project in the event of budget cuts or contract chages. - Multitudes of contracts earned, renewed each year meaning there is ample opprotunity to move into senior lead or Project Management roles.

Cons

- Big company and red tape required to take advantage of the Pros listed above - Federal Contracts only, meaning you are subject to the whims of the federal direction / budget (Although as a compnay SAIC has so many it very rarely affects them) - Not a lot of 'reconigition' for those outside of the prime engineering or project management roles. - Support for profesional confrence attendance is available but not consistent between different projects and required Goverment approval and support making it difficult.

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5.0
6 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good salary and benefits now

Cons

Working for the government can be stressful

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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