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ARA, Inc Company Culture
ARA, Inc Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
ARA, Inc's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
AOutlook
ACEO Rating
A-Diversity
A-Work Culture
A-ARA, Inc CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
Robert Sues
77 /100
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Diversity at ARA, Inc
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
A-
Diverse employees at ARA, Inc have rated Executive Team, Work Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at ARA, Inc
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B
Women at ARA, Inc have rated Executive Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
ARA, Inc eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
40
ARA, Inc employees are 40% more likely to recommend ARA, Inc as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at ARA, Inc
Working at ARA, Inc is rated highly by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. ARA, Inc employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Outlook, and CEO Rating categories, putting ARA, Inc’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Albuquerque, NM. See below in detail how working at ARA, Inc was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ARA, Inc
B+
Overall Company Culture at ARA, Inc is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
ARA, Inc ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
ARA, Inc Employee Reviews
Out of 3 ARA, Inc employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ARA, Inc improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From ARA, Inc Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart and knowlegeable. Enoy the environment
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Willing to listen to suggestions
Constructive Feedback From ARA, Inc Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Not considered at a fair market value.
ARA, Inc Company Information
ARA, Inc Company Overview
ARA is an international research and engineering company provides technical solutions to complex and challenging problems.
ARA, Inc was founded in 1979 and its current CEO is Robert Sues. Since its inception 47 years ago, ARA, Inc has grown to 327 employees.
ARA, Inc Mission, Vision & Values
ARA, Inc Mission Statement
To solve problems of national importance by providing science and engineering research, technical support services, specialty products, and integrated solutions. This is what we do for our customers.
ARA, Inc Vision Statement
To be the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to critical human problems that will make our world safer, make us more secure, and make a difference in our daily lives. This is what we aspire to achieve.
ARA, Inc Values
- Passion
- Freedom
- Service
- Growth
| Headquarter | 4300 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ara.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1979 |
| Tel | 505-881-8074 |
| Company Status | Private |
ARA, Inc Competitors
ARA, Inc competitors include Encore Capital Group, DSi, and U.S. Renal Care. ARA, Inc ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ARA, Inc compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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ARA, Inc Employees
ARA, Inc has 327 employees. 14 employees at ARA, Inc have reviewed ARA, Inc across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 14 ARA, Inc employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ARA, Inc are generally satisfied with their total compensation at ARA, Inc, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ARA, Inc are pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at ARA, Inc are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ARA, Inc believe the environment at ARA, Inc is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ARA, Inc is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at ARA, Inc work 8 hours or less, while 16% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at ARA, Inc are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining ARA, Inc - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Albuquerque, NM about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Albuquerque, NM employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
ARA, Inc KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of ARA, Inc's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 ARA, Inc employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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ARA, Inc CEO & Leadership
ARA, Inc CEO - Robert Sues
77 /100
Robert’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Albuquerque, NM. ARA, Inc’s CEO is highly regarded especially by African American/Black employees, Female employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. Compared to ARA, Inc’s competitors, Robert Sues ranks right above DSi CEO Doug Robison. Under Sues’s leadership, ARA, Inc employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Outlook. Environment and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where ARA, Inc could stand to see real improvement.
ARA, Inc Leadership
The ARA, Inc Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Robert Sues, COO Frank Maestas, and Senior Vice President David Oakley
Robert Sues CEO / President
Robert Sues serves as the CEO / President of ARA, Inc.
Frank Maestas COO
Frank Maestas serves as the COO of ARA, Inc.
David Oakley Senior Vice President
David Oakley serves as the Senior Vice President of ARA, Inc.
Allen Y Senior Vice President
Allen Y serves as the Senior Vice President of ARA, Inc.
Curt Beckemeyer Sector Manager & Sr. VP - Transportation
Curt Beckemeyer serves as the Sector Manager & Sr. VP - Transportation of ARA. Curt started at ARA in October of 2008.... read more
Randy Brown Vice President, Division Manager Virtual Heroes Division
Randy Brown serves as the Vice President, Division Manager Virtual Heroes Division of ARA. Randy started at ARA in June... read more
Donald Cole Vice President
Donald Cole serves as the Vice President of ARA. Donald started at ARA in December of 1985. Donald currently resides in... read more
Mike Dunne Managing Director
Mike Dunne serves as the Managing Director of ARA, Inc.
ARA, Inc Salaries
How much does ARA, Inc pay?
How much do people at ARA, Inc get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ARA, Inc is $127,120, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,195, or $55 per hour.
At ARA, Inc, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $266,565 annually and the lowest is a General Counsel at $266,565 annually. Average ARA, Inc salaries by department include: Legal at $266,566, Product at $257,711, Marketing at $255,058, and Engineering at $262,582. Half of ARA, Inc salaries are above $116,195.
9 employees at ARA, Inc rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 25 ratings) while 6 employees at ARA, Inc rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $133k | $133k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $191k | $191k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $257k | $257k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $263k | $263k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$127,120*
Average Compensation
$116,195*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
ARA, Inc Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at ARA, Inc
Diverse employees at ARA, Inc score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing ARA, Inc in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ARA, Inc across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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ARA, Inc Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
ARA, Inc PTO
ARA, Inc's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is ARA, Inc's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. ARA, Inc's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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ARA, Inc Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in ARA, Inc on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Santa Monica | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding ARA, Inc
What is ARA, Inc address?
ARA, Inc location is at 4300 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Who is the CEO of ARA, Inc?
ARA, Inc CEO is Robert Sues, their score by employees is 77
What are the salaries in ARA, Inc
The average salary for employees in ARA, Inc is 127120$
What is ARA, Inc eNPS?
The eNPS for ARA, Inc is 40
What is the salary for General Counsel in ARA, Inc?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 267k
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