So I joined Booz allen last summer on a contract that only required a public trust. I Filled out all the forms, presumed I got an interim public trust, and then in late January, I got a request for an… more

How many of you here have left federal and headed back to the commercial side of things? I've got an offer and I'm pretty sure I'm going to take it, with the way things are going with DOGE… more

Is GDIT well regarded as a firm? How does it compare to Booz Allen? What are the key differences? Is there a bench at GDIT?

Well guess I'm no longer being considered for GSG. I was supposed to start with them 12/17/24. They couldn't figure out how to get me authorized to continue doing the security work I was doing previousl… more

Is there a difference between a GG fed employee and a GS fed employee other than the hiring process? Especially when it comes to a SES.

Looks like the DOD cuts are already shaking things up, and it’s only a matter of time before we see more folks job hunting. I've been applying for a while now, but it’s been pretty slow. Wondering… more

Is Accenture/Accenture federal services (AFS) intense to work for? Like is it similar to deloitte? Or is it more of a tier 2/tier 3 firm?

3.5 years in US army, Transitioning veterans with IT experience with Security+, Linux+, Splunk core user certified. Looking for work ETS is coming up!

There’s a lot of AI talk at my agency lately and I’m not sure where that leaves people like me. I’ve spent years supporting data cleanup, reporting, and process improvement, and now leadership is talk… more

What should I do if I'm in hiring pool purgatory for an Intel agency with a positive adjudication for TS/SCI CI Poly?

Looks like I might not be able to stay at my current company, there just aren't enough opportunities and I'm running low on time. I'm a data engineer with a TS/SCI/FS, where should I be lo… more

Alright I need guidance. I've done the paperwork for a security clearance, but couldn't input the data for my delinquent debt without including a some kind of court number.
They've reached … more

Let’s help each other out: what’s the best federal contractor you’ve worked for? I’m talking about the ones that actually treat people well - fair pay, reasonable workloads, solid leadership, and mayb… more

Given daily current events, I just want to say, if a Death Note exists, I call dibs on it. :)

Anyone else feeling like their contract is on thin ice? With all the budget cuts and shifting priorities, I can’t shake the feeling that my contract won’t be renewed. Leadership keeps dodging question… more

Anyone have opinions about switching from Fed consulting to Hill work? Looking to eventually transition from to lobbying or some government relations role. I know it would be an immediate pay cut, but… more

When applying for jobs, do companies/firms/recruiters find out the details of why you left your last role? In my case, I was on a contract that was a terrible fit, left the contract and ended up being… more

How do you explain (to recruiters/hiring managers) leaving your firm due to the contract you were on being affected by the current federal changes? My contact was affected, I was moved to the bench, a… more

Love my job, but do i love being conditionally misunderstood, talked down to, and having a declining health? Nope

For those of you with high clearances, how did you break into the nat'l security space? I'm really interested in doing work in the defense space but I'm always turned down because the role… more

Ok, honestly, how true is it that there is a real negative bias from recruiters/hiring managers when a candidate is unemployed for a several months gap since their last job ended? Do people just assum… more

Since the administration has instructed agencies to really focus on what roles are “mission critical” or not, are the major contractors like BAH officially now only hiring for mission critical roles, … more

Has anyone yet been forced to RTO with your clients? If that happened to me I'd be in for a really long commute, just trying to gauge what the trend is so far.

Anyone's company going through a hiring surge ATM? I feel okay right now but I'd love to start getting some options lined up unless things go south with the project I'm on.

If anyone works for GDIT, Leidos, or ICF I would love to be able to dm you with a few questions about how these two firms operate…?

How does the structure/ setup work at GDIT? I’ve heard it doesn’t have any bench, and is all contract focused. So what happens if your contract ends? Are you given time to find another? Are there any … more

How is Guidehouse federal health space looking right now? Received an offer recently, but start date has been delayed due to new administration, cancel contracts, etc. Should I wait out the storm or l… more

With all the uncertainty, I’m thinking of leaving government contracting for the new few years, despite me only being in this industry <2 years, and revisiting when this administration ends. I’m ex… more

Booz Allen is looking to hire consultants in a multitude of areas that currently have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph that can work in McLean, Arlington, or Chantilly. Send me a DM if interested.

Looking to move abroad to Panama City , Panama and I am looking for a job or an American based company to slime for a job in Panama City Panama

Anyone know when we will hear back on the results of the submission of all contracts for review by the top 10 major federal government contractors? I know the submission deadline was last week.

How are you all staying motivated with everything going on in govt right now? Are your clients focused or have you had to provide mental/emotional support? How are you all helping your clients navigat… more