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Applied Research Associates reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(252 total reviews)
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Rob Sues

52% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Applied Research Associates has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 252 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Research Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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252 reviews
3.0
Jan 31, 2024

Total Compensation Package Consideration

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Freedom to pursue work that is interesting Employee Stock Ownership Program Hybrid work possibilities

Cons

Early career mentorship varies considerably across different locations Base salary compensation can be lower than industry competitors

5.0
Jan 31, 2024

Great Start

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good staff flexible good work life good management good work stack

Cons

pay area clearance afb team size

5.0
Jan 30, 2024

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

100% employee-owned Very stable industry Strong growth Culture is great Lots of opportunities within the company if you're technical

Cons

Salaries can be more to the low or mid point of the market. ARA mostly bridges the gap with benefits (stock + retirement) and stability (no layoffs).

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