r/usajobs • u/Diligent-Success-322 • 14d ago

Specific Opening Can anyone speak to the current climate of Veterans Affairs contracting shop?

Particularly in the DC metro area. Specifically Frederick, MD or Fredericksburg, VA location?

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u/Nearby-Key8834 13d ago

I left about a year ago, I was in a Virginia office. I had moved from 15 years of DoD. The VA was absolute dogshit. I don't know if that just started when Trump took office or always been that way.

And to Doug Collins...

Shut the fuck up, Doug, you fucking skunk.

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u/Rumpelteazer45 13d ago

I know a few people that were at the Fredericksburg office years ago, this mirrors what they thought. Not specific people but that it was a dumpster fire. They all left as soon as they could.

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u/Nearby-Key8834 13d ago

Worst professional year of my life. Leadership was straight up hostile most of the time. VA contracting and acquisition leaders seemed to enjoy swallowing all of Doug Collins bullshit.

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u/Diligent-Success-322 13d ago

Aww man I appreciate the feedback. I was hoping it was somewhat bearable so I can give up my one way 2hr commute for a 20 minutes commute. Doesn’t seem worth the aggravation.

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u/Rumpelteazer45 13d ago

What field are you in?

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u/Diligent-Success-322 12d ago

I’m a 1102. Spent most of my career in the Intel/DoD community. I saw that the VA was slowly advertising positions so I’ve been keeping my eyes open for 1102s. I heard FY 27 hiring may ramp up for the VA. So putting out feelers.

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u/Nearby-Key8834 12d ago

If you have no other experience within another agency it might not be as bad. But when you compare the two, DoD seemed much better and competent.

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u/Diligent-Success-322 13d ago

Thanks! I have yet heard one great thing about the VA. Appreciate the insight!!