Standard Experience with Govt. Contractor
Pros
-Lots of Programs (esp. R&D) -9/80 Work Schedule -401k Contributions from Employer (no vesting req'd...got $300 contributed in my 401k from 12 weeks!) -Flexible Work Hours (can come in whenever...just make your meetings!) -Flex Hours (can shift hours between days in 2 week pay period; i.e. can work 8 hours one day and 10 hours the next) -"Dress for Your Day" Dress Code! (jeans if you're at your desk all day!) -Friendly Team Members
Cons
-Some programs (like mine) were known to be dud programs, where nothing was really happening and everything was behind schedule. It was not stressful as an intern, but definitely took a toll on my manager. -Some bureaucracy, but nothing out of the norm for government contractors. -Really rude and definite favoritism with section manager. My direct manager was awesome, though. -Company culture seems to be very much of people keeping their heads down and not really caring for other employees unless directly connected (i.e. same project team). For this reason, I'm going back to Northrop Grumman.
