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      Applied Research Associates reviews

      3.2

      51% would recommend to a friend

      (249 total reviews)
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      Rob Sues

      52% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

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      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      2.9

      Culture & values

      2.9

      Senior management

      2.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      Applied Research Associates has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 249 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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      249 reviews
      5.0
      Aug 22, 2025

      Passion. Freedom. Service. Growth.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The core values at ARA are something that have driven my particular role over the last several years. I've seen them lived and breathed in everything I do.

      Cons

      Would love to see more diversity at the sector and executive levels of leadership.

      5.0
      Aug 7, 2025

      Great place to work

      Senior it manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Freedom to pursue interests. Lots of very smart colleagues.

      Cons

      Changes are happening very fast. Recent growth has been too fast.

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