typical federal contractor - I'd work there again - Senior Software Tester/QA Analyst MANTECH Employee Review

4.0
Dec 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked for ManTech 15+ years. During that time, I was on 5 different contracts and once had a lag between contracts for about 4 months. They always helped me find another position within the company. Pay was average. Coworkers were mixed bag - from great to not very great. I'd work for them again. Working on site for customer was different than working at a ManTech building. I really enjoyed working at the ManTech buildings. Very casual and positive environment.

Cons

twice during my 15 years there I was put on contracts where the job I was given had very little work to do. ManTech didn't seem to care because the customer was fine with it and they were getting paid for me sitting in the chair. I was so bored I was going bonkers. I like to be busy and learning so this was a con for me. I also thought it was a waste of federal tax dollars (contract with federal govt).

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Working at ManTech has given me the perfect balance between my career and personal life. The flexible work schedule and remote options make managing daily life stress-free, and the generous vacation time means I can actually disconnect and recharge when I need to. On top of that, the education benefits are incredible—the company actively invests in my growth by covering tuition and certifications, making it easy to advance my skills while working.

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On the downside, the day-to-day experience can be a bit of a gamble because your work-life balance and schedule flexibility depend entirely on the customer and contract you support. If you end up on a rigid client site, those perks can feel pretty limited. Additionally, the medical benefits are just okay—they cover the basics, but they are nothing spectacular compared to what other government contractors offer.

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MANTECH Response
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying a great work-life balance and finding value in our education benefits. Supporting our team’s personal well-being and professional growth is incredibly important to us, and it’s wonderful to know we are hitting the mark for you. Thanks for being a great part of our team!
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