Job Responsibilities
As a new member to the Booz Allen team just over a year ago, I've
been through many different job responsibilities. Our client is
DISA, Defense Information Systems Agency, part of the Department
of Defense. Our team is currently working on programmatic
support of government standard software. As I mentioned before,
I have participated in numerous roles for the team. My first
responsibility after joining the firm was to work on testing the
software. I ran through test scripts and logged numerous
software problem reports. I also helped monitor the software
problems in our system, by opening and closing cases. I also
participated to write new requirements for the next release of
the software.
At the same time as testing, I also worked on a special
government project, to use the software and create a project for
an exercise.
I am now assisting with training material design and development
with DISA for the software program. I meet with DISA and our
developers to decide on content and readability of the training
material.
I have assisted in the teaching and administration of two
classes. I have also conducted post-training analysis as a means
to continually improve upon the quality of the training class and
program as a whole.
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Job Requirements
I am an entry level employee at Booz Allen, a Level 1 to be
exact. To be a Level 1, a Bachelors Degree is required. Coming
straight out of college with no work experience, almost all
employees will become a Level 1. A masters degree will almost
always start you out at a Level 2, and if you have some
experience, even possibly a Level 3. There are a total of 6
Levels at the firm, 6th being partner.
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Uppers
The best part of my job is my team. I work with very smart, enthusiastic people
that make it a joy to come into the office each morning. I also feel that that
my skills are utilized and that the work I do pertains to what I ask to do.
I also enjoy the fact that we share an office, rather than a cubicle. The
offices are very nicely maintained and each floor has two very nice conference
rooms, complete with Plasma TV and cable television! When you sit anywhere for 8
hours a day, you want that place to be comfortable, and Booz Allen recognizes
that.
The firm also grants you an unlimited amount of sick days, this combined with
flex work hours has given me the opportunity to save all of my vacation days for
when I'm really on vacation. I have yet to use a single day of vacation and
since it rolls over, I'm looking forward to a nice 3 week long vacation in Europe
next year. (and I'll still have some vacation time left)
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Downers
I do not feel that Booz Allen pays their employees their market
value. I could jump ship and find a job that pays more, however
the firm treats you well and the atmosphere is so nice that many
people don't want to leave, regardless of the pay.
Traffic in this area (Tysons Corner) is next to ridiculous.
Getting here and leaving here every day can be a drag and really
wear you down.
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Lifestyle
Work hours are extremely flexible at Booz Allen Hamilton. We work on a flex
hours schedule, meaning if you work overtime, that overtime can be applied to
another day, so you can work 2 hours extra for 4 days and take the 5th day off.
My last business trip was great, we have a great travel agency that took care of
me well. I was even upgraded to first class for free!
The business is very diverse and so are the people here at Booz Allen. I am
very interested to find so many different nationalities, religions, and age
groups here.
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Compensation
I do not feel that Booz Allen pays their employees their market
value. I could jump ship and find a job that pays more, however
the firm treats you well and the atmosphere is so nice that many
people don't want to leave, regardless of the pay.
We do however, recieve a free 9-10% (depending on business) in
our 401K plan each year. The catch is you need to wait 5 years
to fully vest in this plan. Other than that there are no bonuses
or stock options.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Booz Allen is hiring like crazy! We expect to bring on almost a
thousand new hires a year for the next 5 years! If you need a
job and want to work for a great company and have a great name on
your resume, apply online now! The people here are wonderful, we
each share a real office (no cubicles), and job security is at an
all time high. If you really want to have an opportunity to
advance your career and take on new and challenging roles, Booz
Allen Hamilton is the place for you.
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