Federal, Government, and Public Sector

Are there any restrictions for federal employees (non-sensitive role) from buying stocks or using robo-advisors like Wealthfront?

What is the market salary for TS/SCI for 2 YOE ? Have an offer but no sign on bonus

Who else is off today?!?! ☺️

Analytics folks in gov consulting - how difficult of a transition to commercial industry (F500 data science / data engineering)?

Has anyone done or know of someone who does scheduling for a defense contractor? Had an interview recently & seemed like a quite boring role.

Does anyone else get a bunch of technical issues with fed comps? I’ve literally had to spend of this week on hold with my clients IT

Recommendations for best virtual PMP bootcamp? Please and thank you!

Are we allowed to print off federal computers? Just started working for a fed client. This isn’t PII information but is sensitive in the fact that it is essentially a grid which changes my password ev… more

I currently have 3 great offers for new roles, and when informed them, one of the companies asked to see the other 2 offer letters. Is this appropriate, and should I share them? Never been in this p… more

Recruiter at D mentioned that bonus (AIP) is up to 12% base. Can someone provide insight to what the average bonus is?

Does anyone in this group have experience working both at Deloitte and as a GS? Deloitte’s benefits seem to be on par, if not better. Can anyone confirm or give insight?

What's the typical range for GPS Managers at Deloitte in DC area? Trying to gauge the range to expect coming in as - Currently Big4 manager - 6 years of exp. - No MBA - Internal audit, PM, Analyti… more

What percent of BAH consultants are staff aug?

How is the IC community within Guidehouse, specifically the data analytics service line?

Anyone leave for the Government and come back? Was it tough to make those moves? Thinking about supporting the new admin from within but not for the long term.

My SO is interviewing for a position that would require a Public Trust 5. It sounds like he will get it but there is one thing I don’t think he is taking too seriously. He had a DUI 3 years ago. Wou… more

For those who are or have been AUSAs, when it comes to hiring does the hiring work based on applications received once a position is posted? Or does the office keep previous applications on file for t… more

What kind of budget execution work does AFS have going on? Thinking about looking for a new gig

Analyst here considering aligning to Public Service consulting at my company-what are your favorite pro’s of working in this space? Undecided if it’s the best choice (I’m really lacking in my career … more

Anyone leave consulting to work for the gov? 3 yoe. What to expect for pay? I know the benefits are great

Looking for feedback about working at CACI. I haven’t always heard the best things, but I have heard ok opinions as well. (It probably can’t be worse than GH). TIA

Possible opportunity for a State Department Fellowship, is it worth it to leave consulting for a year and come back and leverage experience, even with a significant pay cut?

Has anyone worked on Capitol Hill and make the jump to contract work? I have an opportunity to work on the hill and I’m just worried about exit opportunities if I were to accept.

What’s the tea with guidehouse? Im being offered a position for $120K (TS/FS) but hearing bad things about the company like sub par benefits and payroll problems...idk if I should negotiate for salary… more

Any commissioned corps officers here? I have always wanted to go into the public health service but there were never open calls for scientists until a year or so ago. How did the application process g… more

How much do you make working at the gov with 2-5 yoe? No clearance or anything but looking for better wlb with some upcoming family planning

Anyone know anything about capstone Llc?

97k/7k at Leidos or 95k/7k at Booz ?

I have a job offer with Accenture Federal Services which requires Public Trust. However, AFS stated that offer details won't be discussed until I fill out the security pre-screen form. The job is … more

What am I supposed to do if I saw something that's related to contracting that might have not been meant for my eyes but would also be helpful to partners in my account? Asking for a friend.

Would using a sports betting app be an issue if I am cleared?

What are some essential travel items to request for Christmas/Birthday from family? Also, any recommendations on a good, sturdy, cute briefcase for women?

I have an internal audit competency interview with EY GPS coming up after an initial interview with a manager for a SC position. I’ll certainly be doing my due diligence in prepping for both interview… more

What is the Principal level equivalent at Northrop to Guidehouse or Booz Allen? Recruiter reached out for a Principal role (5-7yoe) but can’t find any info about their levels/hierarchy.

I have until 2024 before moving to MI, my career has been narrowed down to the IC community/Govt roles. I know it’s a bit of a stretch and aware that I still have time but I’m worried I won’t find a j… more

Is anyone familiar with the hiring process for an intelligence agency? Thank you

Gut check: this is a terrible offer, right? Current company wants to elevate me to take over my contract. 15 direct reports (many doing highly technical/cleared work), very high-profile/demanding ro… more

Looking to maybe jump to AFS in their NS practice. 7 YOE in DoD consulting with TS/SCI, background in data science. What does the level structure look like at AFS and where might I fall? Also, what… more

Kind of curious, what's the TS job market like for senior technologists? Programs being cut? Rates falling? Specific areas like cloud, cyber, software engineering doing better than others? Anyone… more