Mixed Evaluation - Contracts Manager SAIC Employee Review

4.0
Aug 9, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary, benefits, excellent working conditions, good group of collogues, helpful seminars, overall positive company atmosphere.

Cons

First of all I was a 25 year veteran of Contracts Management with industry leaders Flour, Parsons, Halliburton, and with the Arabian American Oil Company. So I was thoroughly experienced in both Federal and Commercial Contracts Management. While at SAIC I had Extreme difficulty keeping up with daily assignments in a timely fashion. It seemed as though the office was months behind in Contracts and Procurement facilitation when I arrived. The Database was not conducive to allowing for protocols input to be accomplished expeditiously and comprehensively. Constantly rushed to produce results within goals that were impossible to meet considering that I was making am effort to keep up with the daily input and also working to bring previous work up to speed. And, as a result, pertinent documentation and approvals required to meet the Federal Acquisition Regulations criteria were not met. I do not know how Federal Audits were able to be accomplished successfully in this environment. I did request temporary administrative assistance and was denied. As such my decision to seek other avenues of employment at the time.

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SAIC Response
4y
Thank you for your positive feedback regarding our culture. But please know that we take your feedback regarding the audit you experienced seriously. A breach to our integrity may be reported on an anonymous or disclosed basis. To further discuss, please contact the reporting helpline at 800-760-4332 or contact saic.ethix360.com

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Cons

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SAIC Response
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3.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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