By far, the worst company I've ever worked for! - Senior Associate ICF Employee Review

1.0
3 Mar 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Worked on a variety of projects and, thus, gained experience.

Cons

All that matters is money. Everyone is constantly worried about being 100% billable which means working extra hours to get to know your colleagues or even go to lunch or a staff meeting, which is charged to "indirect" time. I personally worked at multiple client sites and at ICF headquarters making it very challenging to develop relationships at any one place. Everyone was always worried about being laid off! Speaking of, when colleagues were laid off, it was kept a secret and those not in mgmt would only find out because they'd eventually notice someone was missing!!! They seriously need a manual in best practices in leadership! The worst thing that ever happened was when I woke up with a migraine and requested the day off-my project manager requested that I come in when my pain med kicked in; I had to remind her that you're not supposed to drive. The request was absurd!

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5.0
20 Mar 2026
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Pros

People, Mission, Culture, Technology, Remote. You work on projects and technologies that actually impact and improves the day to day lives of people around you, the community and the Country

Cons

Pay, No much room for upward mobility. If you are a high performer, you'll struggle as the structure rewards years spent in the company vs level of expertise or experience.

4.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Wonderful people Meaningful work Flexibility with schedule and remote work

Cons

Sub-par benefits and pay, particularly compared to other consulting roles High utilization targets for junior staff

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