Booz Allen Hamilton
- Address: 1100 N 4th, Suite B, Leavenworth, KS
- Phone number: 913-682-5300
- https://www.boozallen.com/
- Contact person: Anne Kreutzer (Booz Allen Hamilton/ People, 2022)
- General Info: According to their website, Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) provides “management consulting, technology and engineering services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and to major corporations and not-for-profit organizations.” They employ over 29,000 people and have 80+ locations in the US alone.(About Us/ Locations, 2022)
- My interest: Before doing any research, I didn’t realize that BAH was such a large company. I’d heard of them locally and I knew that they do a lot of contract work with the government and the base nearby. I never would have guessed that they have more than 80 locations in the US, plus many international locations. I would prefer to stay local anyway, so I would say that this research didn’t affect my interest in the company.
- Questions: Is travel expected or required? What is the contract term? Is this position contract to hire?
Apex Analytics Group
- Address: 205 S 5th, Leavenworth, KS
- Phone number: 913-314-3802 (Apex Analytics Group, n.d.)
- http://apexanalyticsgroup.com/
- Contact person: Matt Robey (FHSU Alumnus) (Apex Analytics Group/ People, n.d.)
- General Info: To put it very simply, based on what I could find on their website, Apex Analytics Group (AAG) contracts with the US government to help them build simulation software for wargaming and other strategies. (About Us, 2022) They’ve only been around since 2011 and are a very small company. If their LinkedIn account is up to date, they only have 19 employees.(Apex Analytics Group/ People, n.d.)
- My Interest: It was difficult to find information about this company. They don’t even list their phone number on their website. This does concern me a bit, and for that reason I’m much less interested in working for this company.
- Questions: I know that AAG is a newer company, where do you see the company in the next 5 years, 10 years, 20 years? To be honest, after doing the research, I probably wouldn’t apply here anyway.
USD 469
- Address: 200 E Mary St., Lansing, KS
- Phone number: 913-297-0949
- https://www.usd469.net/
- Contact person: Chris Fletcher (IT Director) (Technology Dept, 2022)
- General Info: Employs 414 people. (About USD 469, 2022) This is my local k-12 school district. I would be looking to work in their IT department. They are responsible for helping students and staff with IT issues and updating hardware and software when necessary.
- My Interest: Since this is a public school system and not a corporation, there wasn’t a lot to dig up on them. They don’t sell anything or turn a profit. My primary interest in working here is geography. When I say this is my local school district, it’s a small district. All the schools are within about a 2-minute drive from me, with traffic. They do happen to be hiring currently, so I got to look over the job listing. (Postion Details – Technology Tech, 2022) The only downside I found was that their IT department appears to be comprised of 3 middle to later aged men and I don’t know how well I would fit into that group. Finding out that they are currently hiring made me realize that I wish I could be applying!
- Questions: I would probably ask about the atmosphere of the department and if they thought I could mesh well with the other members. I would also be curious to know if this position is being added on or if someone is leaving. If they are adding a position, I’d ask why and for more specifics about my duties and workload.
City of Leavenworth
- Address: 100 N. 5th, Leavenworth, KS
- Phone number: 913-680-2608
- https://www.leavenworthks.org/
- Contact person: Lona Lanter (HR) / Carol Charity (IT)
- General Info: Obviously, this is my local government. I would be looking to work in their IT department. The day to day is mostly keeping things running, updating hardware/software, and helping other employees with any IT issues that might arise. According to LinkedIn, Leavenworth employs between 200-500 people (City of Leavenworth/ People, 2022), but only about 75 people were listed in the directory on their website so I’m guessing it’s closer to 200.
- My Interest: My primary interest in working for the city is because I’ve had several family members work their and love it. My grandmother retired from their Finance department and my husband’s aunt will be retiring from their IT department. It’s a good, stable job with good benefits and its only about a 10–15-minute drive from my house. Upon doing my research, I found that the city’s IT department is currently hiring. Once again, I wish I was at a place where I felt ready to apply! One thing I did notice is that in the job posting it says that this position is primarily responsible for supporting the Police Department, the Municipal Court and Animal Control, not the city’s main building. (IT Specialist I, 2022)
- Questions: The job description mentions that this position mostly supports the Police Department, the Court and Animal Control. What kind of hardware/software should I expect to be dealing with on a daily basis? What is the workload like? How did this position come to be available?
References
About Us. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from Apex Analytics Group, Inc.: http://apexanalyticsgroup.com/about-us/
About Us/ Locations. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from boozallen.com: https://www.boozallen.com/
About USD 469. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from Lansing USD 469: https://usd469.socs.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CAbout%20USD469
Apex Analytics Group. (n.d.). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from Dun and Bradstreet: https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.apex_analytics_group_inc.63b9296d46af19216b6a44acae986769.html
Apex Analytics Group/ People. (n.d.). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apex-analytics-group-inc/people/
Booz Allen Hamilton/ People. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booz-allen-hamilton/people/
City of Leavenworth/ People. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-leavenworth-kansas/people/
IT Specialist I. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from City of Leavenworth, Kansas: https://www.leavenworthks.org/hr/page/it-specialist-i
Postion Details – Technology Tech. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from Skyward: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedulansingks/rappljoblst0502.w?isPopup=true
Technology Dept. (2022). Retrieved 02 13, 2022, from Lansing USD 469: https://usd469.socs.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CInformation%20Technology
Ashley Squire:
Hey Ashley,
The information you have provided in your blog is organized. I have never heard of any of the employers you have listed, but I am not from Kansas. I feel that you are most interested in applying for the City of Leavenworth. Having previous family members working for that company in the past also helps you have a better chance at getting the job. Having connections is a significant factor in the hiring process in society. A ten to fifteen-minute drive to work every day is not a bad deal either, as well as knowing that the job is stable. Suppose you have any desire to work in a higher-level position. I would ask, are there high-level positions you can achieve if you have worked in the department for a few years? I have to start at an entry-level position in the industry I am participating in, and I desire to attain a higher-level position someday.
Hi Ashlie! I applaud the fact that you kept everything local, I know finding jobs in a small town can be challenging. Your dedication to the small town you reside in is amazing! Small towns and their businesses could definitely benefit from hiring someone who is dedicated to them and that also has new ideas to present them with, in my opinion.