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Sawdey presents itself as a professional company operating in the federal and DoD space, but the internal reality tells a very different story. Leadership is unstable and frequently rotates, with no clear handoffs or vision. Priorities shift constantly, roles are redefined without notice, and employees are often left without the tools, access, or support they need to succeed.

There is no real structure or maturity behind critical functions like cybersecurity or IT in general. Documentation is inconsistent, and in many cases, completely absent. Employees are expected to operate independently on high-impact work with zero guidance or mentorship, until something goes wrong, and then blame is quick and accountability disappears.

The workplace culture is fractured. Most employees operate in silos, and there’s a pervasive fear of speaking up. Those who raise concerns, even valid or urgent ones, often face pushback or retaliation rather than support. Initiative is not recognized, and good people either burn out or leave.

If you’re looking for stability, growth, or an environment that actually values security and compliance over checking boxes, look elsewhere. This place is not built to support its own mission, let alone yours.

A typical day at work is usually an 8 hour day.  Flex time is the norm for Sawdey.  The management team is top-notch and the co-workers have been some of the best I've worked with.  Hardest part of the job is the contract environment.  You basically have to hope the Air Force renews your contract every year.  I definitely enjoyed my time at Sawdey.  I have to say I will miss this company and the people.

I have been an employee of Sawdey Solution Service for two years. There is plenty of room for growth, the compensation is competitive and the benefits are very good.

Additionally, if you have been with the company for at least a year and are an employee in good standing, you can expect a very generous holiday bonus. I was pleasantly surprised! The owners share the success of the company throughout the year as well.

I give Sawdey Solution Services 5 stars!

Took the job as the "Lead" of  a medium size team that was less focused on my areas of expertise than what was sold to me. The sub-contractor had more positions and even though I was the lead I had no control over directing day-to-day efforts. Thus I only spend 5 months on the effort. This was during COVID and telework really put me at a disadvantage to demonstrate my leadership ability. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
It is a family environment company...

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There really isn't a stressful part to this company 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a corporate but lean back environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Just a typical corporate environment

I have worked with Sawdey long enough to see it almost double in size. During this time, they have prioritized maintaining the small business 'feel' and employee satisfaction. They work hard to keep up with advancements in technology and ensuring that we are always moving forward as an organization. This is a wonderful place to work and I see myself being here for many years to come!

HR moves fast!! Several companies misidentified my clearance status, which hindered hiring. Sawdey's Security staff was able to identify my clearance discrepancy, which allowed me to start immediately. Benefits are great. Mgmt is responsive, supportive. Training, and growth from within are encouraged. They even pooled together PTO hrs for employees affected by govt furlough. So far, so good!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The work life balance with adequate pay.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I had no internal complaints for Sawdey. Most of the stress came externally from the government clients. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very professional but friendly work environment.

The company hired me quick, valued my professional experience, and paid me pretty well. The thing to remember when you work for a company that provided staff to the US government or other customer is that your day to day work life is in the place you provide your professional services. The Sawdey team is great, but I worked for who they placed me with. That, sometimes, isn't all that great.

Sawdey Solution Services is an outstanding company to work for.  Only reason for leaving was due to a contract transition.  I look forward to returning to Sawdey Solution Services at any point in the future and would highly recommend anyone for employment there.

It really is unfortunate my continued employment there was cut short simply due to USG contracting policies.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
System engineer 1 salary reported	$115,000 per year
Analyst 4 salaries reported	$109,436 per year
Senior contract specialist 2 salaries reported	$61,875 per year
Planning engineer 5 salaries reported	$87,250 per year
Subject matter expert 4 salaries reported	$126,625 per year

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