Naval Sea Systems Command reviews

-There were weeks were I literally wasn't allowed to work on anything. I would leave the shipyard and walk to Starbucks, pick fruit, go for runs, etc. - This place doesn't engineer anything. You would be lucky to manage a project. - Don't expect to move to a different position without the childish managers gettung their panties in a twist. - They actually make you take classes with memorization tests. If you can spew out information onto a piece of paper, you are considered smart. - I would rather have an ice pick lobotomy than walk through the gates at this place again.

Lack of diversity (comments concerning gender stereotypes were frequent --- generally, there is a hyperfocus on this topic). Have not experienced this in private sector corporations. Witnessed lack of professionalism in management and leadership behaviors (trash talking employees and high-grades spending significant time gossiping and socializing instead of working. Noticed a trend where many would goof off while a smaller percentage of coworkers would bear a higher workload --- essentially a lack of performance management by leadership. In addition, the IPT construct that pervades acquisitions unfortunately has resulted in ineffectual collaboration --- lack of defined roles and responsibilities, and enormous time wasted in meetings. In turn, this environment can lend itself to bad behavior (bullying, shirking responsibilities, and more). Colleagues have expressed similar experiences, leading to a conclusion that these issues are systemic and ubiquitous.