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620 reviews
4.0
Feb 21, 2013
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Pros

My co-workers have been great. We get paid really quite well in comparison to others in my field. The work-life balance is great.

Cons

The health insurance is expensive for a family. With government budget cuts, the company is in a cost cutting mode, which means that things such as outside training and conferences are pretty much a thing of the past. It seems that the culture can be a bit too insular, whereby people here don't keep up with outside trends in their areas of expertise.

4.0
Dec 11, 2012
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Flexible work hours - rarely a day past 5pm, every other Friday off, can work from home Tons of vacation/float hours that accrue, you do not lose them. Lockheed really does advocate a work/life balance. For the most part, work is challenging and rewarding Very smart people work at Lockheed, you will learn a lot. Hard company to get into, but once in, Lockheed is a company you can stay at your entire career Good recognition if you work hard. Review system is decent - if you work hard, you will be rewarded. Good tuition reimbursement system for those that want to pursue a post-grad degree

Cons

Very bureaucratic, very decentralized, very "slow" organization. Not a lot of opportunity for vertical movement in the company. Lots of employees have been at Lockheed 20-30 years in the same position and just want to be left alone to do their job. No focus on training other than compliance training (ethics, sexual harassment). Seperation of duties is taken to the extreme at Lockheed; a lot of time is spent waiting on others to complete tasks so that you can get your job done. Masters degree is required if you want any type of leadership position - no exceptions.

3.0
Nov 13, 2012
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Pros

- great leadership program - great financial support for advanced degrees - lots of in-house trainings for employees (six sigma, lean thinking, etc.)

Cons

- a bit slow moving - low incentive to get a lot done - confined to process because "that's how we've always done it"

3.0
Jan 16, 2013

Subcontract Manager

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Pros

Flexible work schedule, interesting line of work, invests in employees (I.e. training, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

Cons

Political performance review system, non-competitive salaries, unstable industry, horrible medical benefits, little room for growth currently, very low morale

3.0
Nov 21, 2012
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Pros

Flexible hours, 9/80 work schedule. Offered pension (N/A now). Coworkers were mostly smart and nice. Interesting projects from big picture perspective. Bicycles for use on campus. 401k and charitable donation matching. Good retention bonus offered for staying on until the end of a project. Occasional BBQ parties, and holiday banquet. Leadership training program and tuition reimbursement. Maybe a good deal when you have a family and work is just a paycheck.

Cons

Coming out of college, there weren't many coworkers my age, and most who were talked about leaving. Work never really felt fun. The pace felt slow, with a lot of processes. Projects take years to complete. Few fun perks. Possibly below-average salary. Drab old office buildings.

1.0
Jan 9, 2013
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Pros

The opportunities for instructor led training classes and online training is readily available but management has recently decided to significantly cut the training budget.

Cons

Very little opportunity for advancement and limited growth potential. The benefits are not good. Compensation is subpar and is below industry standards. Please negotiate a high salary going in b/c you will be locked into that starting salary with very little to no increase.

3.0
Jan 7, 2013
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Pros

Great training, benefits, retirement and learn how to use a lot of different computer systems. Also, cool environment to work in if you like defense/aeronautics.

Cons

Have to wait a long time (three years atleast) to get promoted, pretty much just follow directions and run reports, not much autonomy.

4.0
Jan 28, 2013

LM Experience

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Pros

Excellent technical challenges and training Management believes in core values and ethics Leading defense contractor - very stable core business base

Cons

Heirarchy -depends on which business unit you're in

4.0
Jan 3, 2013
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Pros

Strong emphasis on ethics. Excellent training and developmental opportunities.

Cons

Because of size it's easy for waste and poor performers to go undetected. Change is hard at this Company.

4.0
Jan 20, 2013
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Pros

Great work hours; team environment; employees had a personal dedication to supporting the soldiers; I was able to work closely with hourly personnel and other contractors, and thus influence safety on the shop and warehouse floor; company provided excellent benefits package with ease of access both online and CSRs via phone

Cons

Corporate / Regional Safety Rep was not present for contract startup and possibly for bidding process as time was not allowed to be dedicated to required OSHA training requirements; lack of safety training materials; base facilities were not always complaint with safety codes; there was a lack of safety equipment in shops; and when I left position, a non-experienced person was “appointed” to the ESH position I had to use my personnel vehicle for business without mileage reimbursement by customer or company.

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