What are the most lucrative exit opps for a generalist/strategy consultant at big 4 public sector consulting with security clearance? I’ve heard positive things about Google and Amazon/AWS and about some of the big defense firms (Lockheed). Is it actually possible to boost comp by 50% or so on exit from big 4 in this space?

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Going +40-50% range at Goog is possible I’d say; with competing offers even a chance to go above that range

How do you get to google from public sector consulting?

Two paths exist to do the exit to big tech from PS consulting.
Path 1:
B4 Public Sector -> M7/INSEAD MBA -> AWS/Google/Azure

Path 2:

B4 Public Sector -> Incomprehensible luck and timing or ten more years of experience than all your peers -> AWS/Google/Azure

Source: Me, a path 2 exit. Also, I boosted comp 125%.

OP I know of more than a few people that exited to FAANG from D GPS. It’s really how you sell yourself, making sure you have the right skillset, and having the right network. Other similar places that be comparable would be Uber, Microsoft, Nestle, Capital One (if you’re in the DC area). Once HQ2 hits Arlington I expect an exodus of GPS side folks / DMW-located consultants to make the move.

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