WORST experience of any employer in over 20 years (including the Army!!) - Cloud Architect SAIC Employee Review

1.0
Feb 8, 2022
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Pros

Pays well, and has lots of resources. My first and second level supervisors were fantastic, the work was interesting, and my colleagues were pleasurable and competent.

Cons

SAIC is led by partisan hacks mindlessly committed to woke capitalism. My local management was stellar, but the corporate mindset is unilaterally driven by a desire to pander to the left in an attempt to line the pockets of the C-Suite. The company was an early and rigid adopter of vax mandates, and forced me to look for another job by arbitrarily and forcefully denying my request for accommodation. After I found another job, the company insisted that my departure was "voluntary" (while still withholding accommodation) and used this obvious lie as justification to extort me for "repayment" of signing bonus and education benefits. Leaving this company and decoupling myself from a management team that views their prime duty as advancing progressive (and obviously ineffective) politics is the best professional decision I have ever made. It's costing me a lot of money for them to deny my conscience, but you can't pay me enough to stay with this morally bankrupt organization. If you're looking for a company that plays corporate games with you and your dependents, addresses their retention issues through coercion, jettisons all pretense of practicality in decision making, abandons any attempt to avoid political activism, and arbitrarily and capriciously uses policy to obscure the glaring incompetence of their executive "leadership", then SAIC is the company for you!

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SAIC Response
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At SAIC, we take all reports seriously, investigate objectively, and take appropriate corrective action when warranted. A breach to our integrity may be reported on an anonymous or disclosed basis. To further discuss, please contact the reporting helpline at 800-760-4332 or contact saic.ethix360.com

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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