-- The best way to describe CSS is Orwell's Animal House. All workers are equal, but some are more equal than others.
-- Because this is a good resume builder, that's what most of the executive management focuses on. Executive management is out of touch with the people, and does not take the time to understand how its decisions affect our ability to get the job done.
-- I walk past my director almost every day. He doesn't even know I work for him, let alone know my name. If I say "Hello" to him, he barely nods as he passes.
-- There is a high contractor to employee ratio, particularly in system development. Some of the contracting companies appear more concerned with delivering bodies than with delivering solid business processes. This is very frustrating for CSS employees who see better ways to get things done, but have no voice.
-- In the Bethesda location, there are way too many people for the office space. Restroom cleanliness is an on-going problem. At times you may need to leave the office to find a public restroom.