As a contractor to the government I feel that integrity is everything. I was very concerned to find out that DWP & Associates is selling a supposedly AI tool to help businesses the government contracting have an easier time with finding opportunities to bid on. There is no AI, the work is done by “analysts” who manually ingest all the data that is supposed to be collected by a fancy algorithm.

I found DWP to be an extremely toxic environment, with retribution and politics a real hindrance.

Does anyone specialize in pharmacy or PBMs? What helped you grow in this area? Any helpful resources? Any and all advice welcome! This is a new area for me, and I am struggling!

Is a 5k sign on bonus to low? Offer received from PWC and I feel like the sign on is low compared to what I’ve seen on this app.

Anyone planning on attending the virtual HOD meeting Friday about the name change?

Making my first job move using a recruiter, is it typical that they are the ones doing the negotiating? Is this standard practice or is it frowned upon to ask to talk to the Company directly to negotiate a higher salary?

Congratulations!! You are getting that email, call and a meeting to announce the highest salary you have ever received in your career.

Anyone invest in franchises and in particular has anyone used a company called FranChoice to help you match w a franchise?

Is it just me or was the logical reasoning on Bain’s SOVA test for the London office extremely hard? Does anyone know if it’s a big part of the interview process (compared to the Resume / CL)?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Are Bain, BCG, or McKinsey hiring at junior levels for their NY offices?

Anyone willing to dm about climate/sustainability roles at BCG?

I have a CKD patient who is really struggling with their diet. I tried to help but whoa, it is involved!

Hello All,

Please help me to unlock DM features.

Appreciate your help. Thanks in advance!

Can anyone plz guide me on how to order headphones from amex portal? Thnx in advance

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How are you all involved in your local communities wrt the environment / sustainability / climate / energy? I want to get more involved but not sure what is out there. Any ideas welcome!

It’s been rough. I had to furlough many of our employees and I’m hoping I can keep them motivated once I bring everyone back.

Are Booz consulting and contracting services two completely separate business units?

Anyone in D’s federal SCM practice? Do you like it (the work, the people, WLB)? Thinking about applying....

Are company time charge audits routine? I only charge what I work but wondering if I should be concerned

For those of you with government contracts, Whats your thought on political giving in this cycle given the heightened scrutiny?

Any advice for a vet looking to get into federal consulting? I’ve got a TS/SCI with poly and several years of experience in change management and process improvement.

Do you keep your clearance if you quit your organization?

Any AFS willing to give a referral? 2 YOE BA with Secret clearance

Newbie consultant starting in a few weeks. What’s the attire like with government clients? Suits whenever on site? And are you typically on site all week except Friday?

How much of a salary bump does a secret clearance get? What are the salary bumps for popular certifications (PMP, agile, scrum master, etc.)? I’ve heard $10k for secret and $10k for scrum

Recently relocated IT cloud engineer looking for a new position in the DC area around the December time frame. Is hiring slow for IT in the area this time of the year?

UK senior consultants, how much of your sales come from big tenders and how much come from work you win 1 to 1 from your own network?

If you won a piece of central govt work worth £1m and 5 of you worked on the bid, how much credit does each person get?

*I'm new and trying to understand how sales targets work. Be gentle

Does anyone know the sales goal for Associate Director snd Director at Guidehouse?

Been asked by a client to apply for a GS14 term position but I have a few questions/concerns.
1. Current salary is 140K with ~10K variable comp. If I wanted to at least match, it would require me to be in Step 5/6— is that possible/likely or would I have to start at Step 1?
2. How often have you seen term positions converted to permanent? I’m considering turning this offer down due to this.

Does anyone know of any companies in the private sector that will sponsor a clearance? I just got news that my clearance for a DoS internship was bumped to secret not TS because it’s remote, which sort of ruined a lot of plans for prospective jobs after. I’m a current masters student and an ISIS research intern.

Typical base for SC at D GPS in DC? Have 5 yoe and a masters degree. Already have a secret clearance.

Hello everyone. I will be transitioning from the Navy soon and want to work in the cybersecurity field. I have an active secret clearance, BS in strategic intelligence, working on a masters in cybersecurity, and taking Security+ in December. No work experience in cyber, just my education and bootcamp course for Security+. Should I still apply for job that want 2-5+ years cyber experience and/or an active TS clearance?

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