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SMS Data Products Group

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Very happy! - Project Lead SMS Data Products Group Employee Review

5.0
Jun 2, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I joined SMS three years ago after working for a large defense contractor for 14 years. My team and I moved to SMS as a result of a contract takeover. Initially, I wasn' t happy, but withing six months, I realized that this is really a good company and good fit for me. Managment lets me manage my team, and listens to the recommendations I make regarding our customer. I've been able to sucessfully expand my team from four to 10 members in three years, and bring more work (and money) to the contract. The work-life balance is great - my team is able to telecommute, and this allows team members to schedule personal appointments without hjaving to use PTO. I'm happy with the benefits package offered, and while additional PTO would be appreciated, the amout intitally offered is in line with industry standards. I have no complaints about salary . My direct management is great, giving me the autonomy I need to lead my team. The HR team is the best I've ever worked with. They are available and responsive, even for those team members in remote offices. To reiterate, I'm very happy with my employment experience with SMS.

Cons

Salary percentage increases are pretty much standard across the board, rather than based on actual team member performance. I suggest the ability to reward top performance and performers with a higher percentage than those that are simply doing a "good job". One other thing is not having a company credit card for travel expenses, and needing to use one's own credit card for hotels, etc. I think sponsoring credit cards for frequent travelers would go a long way for those that would love to travel for SMS, but are simply unable to due to personal considerations.

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SMS Data Products Group Response
8y
What a great review - thank you!! We are happy to hear you enjoy working for SMS! We appreciate the comments on the HR Team as well! I will be sure to pass along your recommendations of the compensation structure as well. Corporate credit cards can be challenging to administer, but SMS is quick to reimburse expenses for travel and other items. As we continue to grow throughout the US, our management and executive team are looking forward to more visits to our remote locations. Thanks again for taking time to write such a great review! We hope you enjoy working for SMS for many years to come! - Melanie Shipley, Vice President, Human Resources

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SMS Data Products Group Response
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Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you enjoy working at SMS and recognize our employee focus culture too. While smaller contracts may have limited grow depending on their location, SMS consistently promotes from within and offer great training programs, certification and tuition reimbursement, and leadership groups to help professional development. We appreciate the feedback! -- Melanie Shipley, VP, Human Resources
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