Vault’s Verdict

Insiders at Aminad love their firm’s tight-knit culture, the premium it places on flexibility and remote work, and its welcoming, inclusive vibe. They feel empowered to do their best work while logging a reasonable number of hours, and if they’re ever feeling overtaxed, they say it’s easy to take advantage of the firm’s unlimited vacation policy.

Perhaps the only thing that might give a consultant pause about Aminad, its size, is changing. While the firm may still be building out some internal trainings and processes and does not offer many international opportunities due to its exclusive focus on government clients, insiders say that it’s continuously growing and winning new business. Proof? The firm has paid out full performance bonuses every year since it was founded.

All of which is to say, Aminad consultants are generally happy with their employer. If strategy consulting for the government with a values-first firm sounds like it’s up your alley, Aminad is absolutely worth considering. 

Employee Reviews:

Firm Culture

• “The firm provides a lot of flexibility and work-life balance. We can work mostly remotely. We also have many online and in person social events and celebrations to interact with colleagues.”
• “Our firm's culture is genuinely second to none. It is truly a people-first organization, where all feel welcome and are encouraged to exchange ideas. Also, we receive a high level of support from the executive team when it comes to project needs, as well as flexible schedules.”
• “Aminad is truly a values-oriented firm and is sincerely concerned with the health and happiness of its employees. This is represented by its attitude to work-life balance and PTO, plus its strong culture.”
• “The company is based on values first. It motivates the team to do better, to push that extra mile. I feel empowered and valued by my company, its leadership, and my fellow team members.”

Quality of Life

• “Aminad leaders have clearly prioritized the quality of life and overall well-being of their employees. Unlimited PTO and making it easy to request time off show they trust staff to balance the amount of leave they need without compromising the quality of the work product for our clients. Travel to client sites is minimal, with expectations being set early on that most of the value Aminad delivers to our clients can be done remotely.”
• “Coming from a large consulting firm with long hours and poor work-life balance, I am grateful for Aminad's culture and the way they take care of their people. You can be your authentic self and balance your family and life while working here.”
• “The hours are consistent and flexible due to employee timelines and responsibilities. Taking time off is clearly defined and encouraged.”
• “Quality of life is always top of mind for firm leadership. They pay constant attention to ensuring that all employees are happy, satisfied, and able to balance work with family and other life commitments. We feel genuinely cared for.”

Career Development

• “All promotion processes are clearly defined and achievable, with an emphasis on diversity. There is an extensive fund to be used on training opportunities, and usage is clear.”
• “The criteria for career development are very transparent and feedback is presented exceptionally. Upon delivery of feedback, a plan is always presented to allow the employee to meet expectations or grow.”
• “Aminad very much invests in its people. There is both a formal mentorship program, informal opportunities to network and learn, as well as a stipend for training and ongoing education. Promotion is thoughtfully considered, and timelines are clear to staff.”
• “The firm has great opportunities for growth and promotion, but international opportunities are limited due to the nature of the business.”

Compensation

• “I appreciate that overall Aminad offers highly competitive compensation packages. The salary and bonus structure meets or exceeds what competitive firms offer, especially when you factor in the flexibility to work from home and manage hours to reasonable levels.”
• “Base salary and full bonus payments are strong. The firm has paid out a full bonus every year it has been in existence, which is awesome. While other firms may say you can get up to 25 percent bonus, at Aminad, if they say it and you meet expectations, you will get that 25 percent bonus.”
• “Overall, I am very happy with the compensation, and especially the bonus structure. The bonus structure is very transparent: You get 50 percent if you meet performance goals and 50 percent if the firm meets its targets.”
• “Our firm offers 100 percent insurance coverage for employees, which includes access to mental health care. We also have activities that encourage and promote wellness, both mental and physical.”

Community Engagement

• “Aminad has taken meaningful steps to ensure a diverse workforce at the firm. We have many individuals from historically underserved socioeconomic backgrounds, and the firm's leadership continues to promote from all groups equally.”
• “DEI is a big part of Aminad. The CEO leads, and an employee committee runs the day to day. The firm is focused on ensuring that everyone feels welcome and that everyone is treated fairly.”
• “DEI at the firm is great. There is an intentional effort to inject DEI in all aspects of the firm from project work to internal events and hiring. Consultants have equal access and there is a focus on understanding and consideration of DEI at all levels.”
• “Aminad strongly emphasizes health and wellness. We do a reset once a month on Friday mornings, where we cannot schedule meetings to focus on health. They provide $500 a year toward any health-related expense, conduct regular health and wellness challenges with prizes, and hold a monthly fitness event that rotates different group exercises.”

Business Outlook

• “Aminad is strongly positioned to succeed in the near- and long-term. The firm is frequently mentioned in publications and rankings for our strong culture and rapid growth within the small business community. Our reputation for providing quality work and strong results to our government clients continues to spread interest in our company.”
• “Our firm concentrates on measured, sustainable growth, so as not to lose sight of our core values. As a result, we can build fantastic rapport with our clients, which further contributes to the value added in all our projects.”
• “Our pipeline is looking healthy, and we are looking at not only a good 2024, but also a great 2025. Our leadership and the team have really worked hard to gain new and diverse clients, and it shows.”
• “The firm is small but growing. I have high confidence in leadership and their business development approach.”

Hiring Process

• “The interview process is very comprehensive and usually includes two to four conversations with peers and leadership. The ideal candidate has strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.”
• “Our interview and callback process are quick, with an emphasis on being responsive to candidates one way or the other. We are seeking kind, down-to-earth individuals that provide quality work while maintaining the company's core values.”
• “One thing I was impressed by was the emphasis placed on culture during the interview process. We put a lot of effort into ensuring everyone at the firm is a good fit, which helps ensure we maintain our culture of generosity, humility, kindness, intellectual curiosity, determination, and simplicity.”
• “I like that the very last interview is all based on Aminad values. It shows that while they want you to be good at your job, they also want to make sure they are finding people who are a good fit for the firm and culture as well and that their values are truly important to them.”

Interview Questions

• “The firm uses a combination of behavioral and case interview questions. The case questions focus on identifying business challenges and finding practical solutions quickly.”
• “The firm typically uses hypothetical examples from the type of work we do in interviews, asking the candidate to provide the interviewer with structure and solutions.”
• “Aminad makes sure to ask all prospective employees about the overall values of the firm and how they are meaningful to them, which ensures that company culture is at the forefront of our hiring.”
• “Have you worked with someone who you felt was not good at communicating? How did you handle the situation?”