Opportunity to make a strong impact for your clients and your career
Pros
ATK is a firm on the move. Growth is strong, culture is strong, utilization is up, and people are getting some great opportunities. Clients love our work. I have not been on a project that has gone south, indeed I've been on projects where we replace other reputable firms and the comments we get are very flattering. I think this has a lot to do with our collaborative approach. We don't work "on" you... we work "with" you. If you're a high-performer and are willing to put the work in, the bonus structure will reward you generously. If you're a below-average performer, there will be a strong signal to move you along the process of leaving the firm. I believe these are tremendous "Pros" for the firm. It helps the firm hang onto high performers, and shows them that their hard work and skill are worth something. Office culture is improving across the board. Chicago has a brand new office with a better layout for collaboration and socialization, which is helping foster a strong culture. New York and San Fran already have these layouts. If you network the right way, and are willing to settle into a comfortable niche / pyramid, then you can be very successful earlier on. International assignments are accessible to those who want them. I know of folks that have been to: Dubai, South Africa, Ghana, Australia, UK, Singapore, Turkey, etc. etc.
Cons
-Long Hours (same as every consulting firm) -Can be pigeon-holed if you don't manage your career better (it is up to the consultant to prevent this, no one at ATK will figure this out for you!) -Strong reliance on procurement as the wedge into companies - and sometimes the pivot doesn't come soon enough.
