Pros
Flexible in several aspects- approved to work part time when fit with both the project and a move cross country- ramped back up when the project took on more responsibility. Worked remotely when not at subcontractor or traveling. Very smart, capable, colleagues- many experts available companywide to tap from. Accessible training to stay updated, highly ethical. Always proud that there were many women in high level technical management at one of the largest defense companies.
Kontras
Too large at times and unable to get common processing across the board. Felt like reinventing the wheel when you know it has been done elsewhere. Constantly working to improve the common processing. Spent a lot of time and money changing employee evaluation system - added much confusion without many benefits.