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I've been a government contractor for 12 of the past 13 years. Some have been good, and some bad. Depends on the customer you contract for and how "stable" the contract is, as to whether you have to worry about shut downs and contract transition and such. The pay is better than on the fed side, but you usually don't have the back-end benefits you can get if you do the full course to retirement as a fed. I do budgeting and forecasting, and have bounced around a few companies the past few years when I was capped at the pay for my slot, or capped position wise. Some companies and contracts can allow for more growth than others, so just make sure and look at the big picture, company wise, as well as career path wise as well.
I've been a contractor for almost 12 years, mainly supporting DoD with a brief stint at FBI and HHS doing PM and Acquisition work. Overall, it's a well paid industry. However, I've had my fair share of transitions, everything from stop work orders, challenging clients and projects with high turnover etc. The main challenge I find in this industry is that it's rare to find a company that will keep you on the bench (i.e. pay you from overhead) if your project ends. Typically, you're on your own unless they have other contracts to place you. Also, something that's really important these days that many companies don't offer is severance pay. I have to admit for as rough as the tech layoffs have been for many job seekers, at least those companies and other large companies in banking, finance etc, were generous enough to pay their employees severance. Good luck finding defense contractors that will do that.
I love it 7 years. I learn a great deal and pay/benefits are awesome. You have to find a contractor that works look at there salary trends
and benefits package in advance. I would never accept a contract and not review benefits first.