ICF reviews

Nearly exclusive focus on the financial metrics Senior levels of leadership focused almost exclusively on tracking financials rather then actively selling business. ICFs success was founded on senior staff being exceptional consultants and selling business to their clients. This management level no longer makes this contribution and puts unreasonable pressures on staff to keep utilization rates high to cover the overhead costs Much too much staff overhead for a company this size that does not contribute to business growth Profitability vs quality of service to clients takes priority - very demoralizing for staff who are highly committed to the work

It can be difficult to make moves to other projects or other lines of business. The rate of salary increases is fair but rigid and slow. You may find yourself doing work well beyond your pay grade but not being paid for it. While resources for growth is a pro, growth is limited because everyone is pretty much on the same promotion track (timeline+responsibilities met) and receives roughly the same percentage of raises. The pay is extremely low for the DC Metro region and not competitive. Contract work comes and goes so you jump to other contracts after one ends or your role is no longer needed so it doesn't feel fully stable in that way. -Contract Work -Corporate Bureaucracy -Low Pay -Limited Growth -Rigid Salary/Promotion Structure