Human Resources is not screening to slot the right talent & skills in the right jobs.
Pros
Their contribution to the defense business and their reputation is excellent. There are many talented and dedicated employees. They are willing to make new hires feel welcome and will offer assistance as time permits. There are several business units, so if you get into one area and don't think it is a good fit, you can move to another area.
Cons
Middle management tends to worry about their own career over the good of the company or their direct reports. There is a lot of politics and less than honest feedback on procedures and announcements. Leadership is done by teams, therefore there is no ownership or responsibility for actions. If one member of the leadership team doesn't like someone for any reason, that person has no possibility for career advacement or future with the company. Many functions are not well documented. Therefore it can slow down getting projects done. Typically there is someone that had done the job before, if you can locate them you can move on securing the necessary information. Finding these legacy employees is akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Some employees are given breaks and special assignments that allow them to travel the world, necessary or not. If you happen to be part of the choosen few, (qualified for the position or not) conferences and meetings to great locations happen frequently.
