Pros
Talented and hardworking individuals across the organization Opportunities to work on meaningful government contracting efforts Exposure to a variety of customers and mission areas Proposal director is very organized and efficient, despite being under resourced by corporate leadership
Cons
Lack of clear ownership for critical functions (e.g., teaming agreements, approvals) created confusion and slowed execution. Inconsistent guidance depending on who you ask; limited standardization across teams Siloed organizational structure with minimal cross-functional alignment Documentation processes are informal, approvals often occur via email chains stating "approved" rather than formal, signed agreements Limited process discipline for a $4B company operating in a highly regulated government contracting environment Numerous abrupt personnel decisions with minimal transition planning