Pros
• Exposure to federal contracting and procurement systems
• Opportunity to support high-volume purchasing environments
• Some dedicated operational staff
Cons
• Culture does not consistently support employees who raise FAR/DFARS or internal policy (APPM) compliance concerns
• Gaps between federal acquisition requirements and internal execution (documentation, sourcing strategy, approvals)
• Inconsistent procurement practices, including unclear thresholds and sourcing expectations
• Limited segregation of duties in certain workflows, creating internal control risks
• HR is not consistently perceived as a neutral or protective resource
• Cross-functional misalignment (Procurement, Operations, Finance) impacts performance and compliance