Why Choose ARA?

Why Choose ARA?

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a rapidly growing technology services company with an excellent national reputation and a history of sustained growth.  Our leaders walk a path of high ethical standards and ensure ARA sustains an environment that supports the needs of our employees and our company now and in the future.

Our culture is one in which employees flourish through the opportunity to solve problems and expand their skills and knowledge.  Employees are rewarded for innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence.  ARA has created a work environment that encourages individuals to pursue their professional goals with a maximum of support and a minimum of bureaucracy.   

What is Possible?

Our "bottoms-up" focus sets us apart and is the foundation of our success.  Technological excellence and innovation have fueled consistent growth for ARA and our employees.  New employees provide fresh ideas and perspectives that, when mixed with existing proven expertise, results in our ability to offer solutions in familiar and unfamiliar territories and expand the realm of possibility.  Our customers' problems are solved by our network of colleagues with complementary capabilities, similar goals, can-do attitudes, and a willingness to support one another.

Our Greatest Asset  

Our employees are our greatest asset. This awareness is the foundation of our business philosophy and allows us to recruit and retain individuals with outstanding capabilities and national reputations. ARA employees have incredible technological depth and breadth. From them comes the vision, the ability to see solutions to problems, and the skills to execute the vision.

Current Career Opportunities

If you are seeking a company where your opinion matters and your work is valued, visit our current opportunities to learn more about ARA!

ARA offers a comprehensive Benefits program that includes a generous retirement package (401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Medical, Dental, Life, and Long Term Disability insurance, a Flexible Benefit Plan, and a performance bonus pool.  We recognize our employees through our Awards and Recognition programs, and help them obtain their goals through Professional Development opportunities.

ARA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ARA we recognize the benefit of attracting, retaining, and developing our staff from a diverse work force.  We are sincerely committed to our Affirmative Action Plan goals.

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