Applied Research Associates Employee Reviews for Computer Scientist

"A lot of work freedom, but pays poorly."

What do you like about working at Applied Research Associates?

"It's fairly lax and no one really bugs you a whole lot about getting your work done. It is, however, expected that you manage yourself and show responsibility to get your work done on time without having to be told so or monitored."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Their interviews are more about you as a person and their judging of your character and abilities to manage yourself and learn new skills and technologies rapidly without hand holding. They look for people that are clearly above the average and if you can't show them that, then they will not hire you. When they offer you a salary in their offer, if it seems low then"

What don't you like about working at Applied Research Associates?

"When it comes to salary I would almost classify them as abusive, but the real reason is they just want to pay everyone as little as possible to keep them and avoid raises until you threaten to leave. First (partial) year working here I got my largest raise and bonus. It's been steadily worse since then. $2,100 raise first year, $1,100 the second, and $800 this last year while being told to expect less next year."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your employees when they give you reasonable suggestions in their field of expertise and stop being greedy by paying your employees poorly just so you can boast a large profit for your group. There's a reason all the new people for the last 4 years have all quit after two or less years."