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Forever trapped in federal consulting?

I currently work at a federal tech consulting firm as a data engineer and got an offer at another similar company but not really known for their tech side. I am currently fully remote a… more

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For those that have switched from the DOD sector to private sectors, how did you make yourself more appealing to the private sector? I'm an analyst by trade (in various types) but have plenty of e… more

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For those that are in public sector/government consulting, is it worth it? Have been looking at shifting over from general risk advisory to a contract role. What kind of pay should I be looking at in … more

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Hi! I wanted to reach out and make some connections on here with other women in defense. I've been a PA and BA in the DoD for roughly 5 years.

The idea that Elon’s Grok has government contracts with GSA & DoD while flooding Twitter of user prompted explicit images & the administration isn’t saying anything is unsurprisingly typical.

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Has anyone ever actually gotten a DoD contractor job through a foreign national recruiter living abroad?

I get a fair number of these and am skeptical, especially when they're cagey about who they're hirin… more

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Been in the DoD consulting realm since I started working 4 years ago. How can I best position myself to make the jump to a Lockheed/Anduril or Defense start up? I’m a generalist with data analytics sk… more

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I’m struggling right now between keeping my high paying job in the defense industry or going towards a new industry. I’ve always loved being at the cutting edge of hardware technology but with the dir… more

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Be kind to your military folks. We've held $300K+ roles and gotten paid a fraction of that. I retired in 2020. $70K for a role where I managed $4.6B in facilities & equipment, $25M annual operating budget, 11 subordinate managers, 88 active duty & 6 DoD (DoW) civilians... all for $70K

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I am looking for Remote, WFH or hybrid mode job. I have 6 years experience in Banking products( personal loans, business loan Home loan, Loan against property, OD ,DOD credit cards and Insurance ) pl… more

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Business/Finance Analyst with 10 years experience working with DoD and cleared, MBA. Looking for a role in DC/MIA or remote, Excel Pivot and Macros exp, SQL experience, Jira exp.. Please let me know i… more

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I was terminated from a constituent service advisor (PT) job on the day of my 90-day review. I'll admit, there were a few areas I screwed up on such as rushing, and not taking the time to read ema… more

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How do you guys handle fatigue in location of your career?

25, young Mechanical Engineer with 2 years experience in DoD sector. About a year ago my partner and I split, and I have been in VA since (we … more

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Within DoD, many people took DRP and it looks like more than expected. Given this, what do you think of RIF possibility at this point?

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Hi All,

Dod anyone recently joined
Cognizant, just wanted to check if onboarding will be virtual or in-person.

I have received mail mentioning virtual onboarding but onboarding pass generated shows address and I a… more

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im on my second year in the DoD field now working on software - it really feels as if we arent making anything money wise in comparison to other commercial companies... anyone did the change from DoD… more

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How should I diversify my skillset to protect myself against the tumultuous fed consulting market? Currently in DoD digital modernization/ERP projects with a highly techno-functional skillset. I feel … more

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Even the DOD accounts in AI and Data haven’t been safe from Doge. Have to find a project in 4 weeks or we are ✂️

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Hello! I am a new grad with a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science and Biology, interested in Software Engineer roles in the DOD (Department of Defense) / Contractors. I am currently located in Jersey Ci… more

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Hello! I am a new grad with a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science and Biology, interested in Software Engineer roles in the DOD (Department of Defense) / Contractors. I am currently located in Jersey Ci… more

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How do the republicans here explain away why Trump has picked:
- Someone with no experience beyond 3 years private practice to lead the DOj (who is coincidentally being investigated by the DOJ for child sex traffi… more

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Hello all,

I am currently working for Booz Allen Hamilton and attending GSU Law School in the evening.

I am set to graduate in the Fall of 2026 and intend to pursue big law opportunities in Atlanta or back home in Florida.

I am… more

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I’m currently an SPM for an aerospace company supporting the DOD. Extensive background in contracts, compliance, supply chain, account mgt and Vendor mgt. I have an active secret clearance. I’m seekin… more

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My previous contract ended, I feel poached from my wheelhouse of travel (organized work setting). I accepted a job with another fed contractor said I’d be working travel and day two find out there’s n… more

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

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Has anyone undergone a significant career upgrade via Part Time MBA? If so what program? And what was OCR recruiting like (if it exists)?

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I keep interviewing at consulting firms and keep getting rejected. I feel so low and upset. I have ample consulting experience before, doing my MBA right now, but it sucks to keep getting rejected. Shall I give up?

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Has anyone ever successful negotiated there salary with the federal government. I have tried twice and both times was cited a HR policy saying my specific circumstance did not allow negotiation. Just wondering if it’s even possible

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Does anyone know if McKinsey hires defense specialist in the expert role or is it only the specialist role with potential to promote.

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Looking for information on strategic planning. Looking for possible change but want to hear from current folks. Thoughts, ideas, pitfalls…

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AA ✈️💺 Benchmarking: I’m often curious as to the spend for folks above / below on the upgrade list.
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Interviewed for a GS-15 (same agency but different office) and totally aced the interview with excellent answers. They know I’m a top performer with senior references. However I noticed there was an internal candidate who has been there for few years and interviewed that’s a veteran. I feel my chances just sank and want to gauge thoughts.

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I’m new here. Can I please get some likes 😩

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Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

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Screen time going up by >10% week by week. I should go outside more.. oh wait 😞

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I work through a contractor, and was hired 2yrs ago to be a Systems Test Engineer II. They decided last minute to make me a Software Content Manager, but kept my title as is since it was supposed to be a 6mo rotation. I’m still an SCM, and am taking on leadership roles in the group. How do I ask for a title change and pay increase to reflect what I actually do? Do I ask my contract house, or my NASA mgmt? Should I ask to make the pay retroactive since I was hired to do one thing, but do another?

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Hi everyone! I’m currently open to a new role after working for 5 years at my agency. Most of my work at the agency has involved management, community engagement, data analysis, communications, and visual design.

I’m curious about trying something new, but feel a bit directionless. Any advice on what could potentially be of interest?

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Friends, help me with 11 likes to start DM .. Thanks :)

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Is any one know Tavisca, Pune about its work culture and job security?

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After years of being on some kind of birth control, I finally stopped being on them a few weeks back. I have never felt so normal! Didn’t realize how much of those hormones added to my mental health too.

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Hello all,

I have started my career as manual tester and have 1YOE. Im thinking to move on automation testing and I'm learning automation using tools such as katalon studio and functionize.
Can you please suggest me to whether I need to continue my learning based on tools or selenium would be better?

Thanks in advance

Should I transition to a tech sales job? Thoughts on risk vs reward? I am 34 yo, married with a baby incoming. I work at Google Cloud in solutions engineering (I help develop quantitative business cases with sales teams for customers). My cash base + bonus is $220k (going to ignore equity). I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, not that it matters much in sales. I have always been in a consulting role but I think I can make more in sales. I have a competitive personality and I am bored.

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How many dress shirts and trousers do you recommend I should have? New to this and need advice. Sorry if repost.

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Do anyone here works for Clifford Chance and if they can provide a little background of work culture and all will be very helpful

Thanks much!!

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Can you guys like this post & help me get likes so that I can send DM’s and connect with the right people please :)

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4 more segments on American would get me to Platinum (60 segments). Is is worth booking a flight somewhere with a connection to get the 4 segments needed? Is Platinum status much better than Gold?

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Heading to 6:30am barre to celebrate our bowl hitting 1k members 🥳🤩😜

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How is Atos Syntel for a BA role?
How is the work culture, WLB, learning and onsite opportunities?

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PayU is hiring Automation Tester with 2 - 6 Years of experience in Pune, Bangalore and Gurgaon locations.

Interested candidate can send resumes to yatin.chopra@payu.in.

Preference - Immediate joiners https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Automation-Tester-PayU-Payments-Private-Limited--Pune-Bengaluru-Bangalore-Gurgaon-2-to-6-years-270522002907

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One of my friend has received an inquiry email from capgemini that it has been found that he is moonlighting. has anyone has received a similar email ? He is just working with capgemini only and is currently serving notice period and was expecting to leave by start of january 2023. Is capgemini harassing the guy ? Has anyone else got the same email ?

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Hi fishes, in last 2 months I got at least 10 rejections and 0 offers.
I am looking for a new job. I am working for a Google Cloud project in HCL Technologies. I am currently handling order management and deal strategy for CPQ deals, SaaS deals. I also have experience in using SAP, Oracle EBS Prod tools along with billing and collections. Also working with product teams of Google Cloud to create process and order forms/contracts for billing of products.
Help me with an opportunity please 🙏🏽

Is anyone here from Bank of America willing to drop a referral ? Happy to discuss the role and my background in DMs. Thanks in advance.

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What type of advisory has good pay, decent work life balance, rarely requires travel, and allows fully wfh options. I have 1.5 years audit experience and am a CPA. Please advice me 🙏

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Who decides the Hike percentage in EY GDS ?

Please help me to understand if counsellor plays any role in hike percentage or is that based on Current rating we have got while VPB announcement ?

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