- Contracts can be short term (3-5 years) and are not guaranteed to be renewed. There's no guarantee you will transition to another contract or team.
- Some contract funding may be affected by government shutdowns, or outright descoped (think DOGE)
- Very team/contract dependent. (can be pro or con)
- Pace can be slower for government contract work (again, contract specific, can be pro or con depending on your style.)
- Not as nimble as a smaller company or startup can be.