Want to explore other options with firms that do defense/national security/intel work. I’m looking AFS, BAH, and Guidehouse but not really sure if there is a discernible difference in terms of quality of work, WLB, and career progression. Huge assumption on my part so I’m just trying to get a feel for these places! Any insight would be greatly appreciated! TIA Accenture Booz Allen Hamilton Guidehouse

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In the national security sector, BAH has the best reputation hands down of those three.

It's also likely to have the best WLB of them, though career progression isn't as straightforward. Comp *can* be better than AFS/GH, but can also be atrocious, it really depends on the admin chain you're in.

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BAH is where it’s for anything government related. (Especially defense related work)

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For context I have 11 YOE (3 at Deloitte, the rest in DoD), TS clearance, no major tech skills outside of general consulting needs (excel, ppt, tableau)

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What type of work is it that your experience is in? Happy to refer you to Guidehouse if you’d like, we are always looking for TS folks

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