DeticaDFI Reviews

I have been working at DeticaDFI

Pros – Smart, energetic people committed to solving difficult client challenges.

Cons – Two acquisitions in 18 months has resulted in turnover and loss of some company culture.

Advice to Senior Management – Pay closer attention to who you hire into senior management from the outside.

I have been working at DeticaDFI

Pros – Strong history of corporate consulting means many talented people work at the company. Strong appreciation of client work and commitment to producing solid, valuable work for client.

Cons – Two acquisitions in the past 18 months, leadership changes and multiple reorganizations have taken a severe toll of staff morale and company earnings. Company has underperformed over the past year, and salaries and benefits have lagged. Mandates from parent company resulting in a significant shift towards "big corporate" culture, but with few of the attendant benefits.

Advice to Senior Management – Steer a steady course and pay closer attention to the effects changes are having on company morale. Pay very close attention to who is hired into senior leadership.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at DeticaDFI

Pros – Their benefits package (medical, FSA and transportation) is great. They also offer free soda, tea and water. If you're a drinker, they love to have a happy hour. They'll celebrate anything.

Cons – Leadership does not listen. If you did not graduate from college, you're treated like you have the comprehension of a six year old. If you're a Georgetown graduate, however, you're golden. It's unfortunate that if you disagree with one person, you're done.

Advice to Senior Management – Get rid of the clique-like attitude. Listen and pay attention to what people are telling you. People are leaving there in droves for a reason.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at DeticaDFI

Pros – Great for young professionals - social and networking opportunities weekly and are encouraged overall. Young and forward-thinking corporate culture makes this an enjoyable place to work. Great co-workers make your day as well. Very professional and ethical company that takes pride in their work and what they deliver to their clients. Overall, this is a great job if you work at HQ (especially if you are just starting out). Free coffee and soda is a bonus too, especially if you are used to working at Fed jobs. Management does go the extra mile to make employees enjoy their time at work.

Cons – Be wary if one day you are told (as opposed to being asked) that you are going to be placed onsite at a Government Agency. They will talk this up as a great opportunity but you will essentially be a glorified secretary with little to no substantive work. You will also work long hours with no overtime if you are a Senior Analyst (Analysts do receive overtime). Also, if you are placed onsite, you have little to no chance of moving back to HQ without putting at least a year in. Some people have tried to move back to HQ and their only option was to quit entirely.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen more to the concerns of your employees and allow them more opporunity to grow in the ways/areas that they prefer. You won't lose as many quality people that way.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at DeticaDFI

Pros – Used to be the parties.

Cons – Management, Salary. They like to get people cheap and work them like crazy.

Advice to Senior Management – Management needs to get a clue in reality.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend