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ARES Corporation

As a long term employee I would not recommend this place to anyone.  When it was a small company the management was good, involved and truthful.  Over the last few years as ARES tries to become a big company the management has lost its focus and integrity.  They have a "good old boy" network within the company and knowing one of the senior VPs or CEO is the best path to advance.  While they boast a lot of accomplishments; check the date those days are well in the past.   The site management is very over reactionary and they tend to freak out when they hear a rumor from higher up the chain of command.  In the last few years they have lost many of their key employees and and they getting beaten on bid submissions on a regular basis.  If they hire you as a "Business Development VP", you will have less than a year before they suddenly fire you since the goals for that position are unrealistic. 

Yes they will throw you a lot of $$ to come aboard, however if working environment and good management is a requirement of yours I would walk away. 

the 'good ole boy' atmosphere is alive and kicking here. Nepotism is prevalent, and the politics of management runs rampant.  Seniority doesn't count when it comes to lay-offs.  Your political viewpoint does. The lay-off of January 2013, effected all African-Americans, (with more seniority).  The previous layoff in Oct 2011 effected at least 2 African-Americans, and several employees who disagreed with management politics.  This contract was/is the NASA contract supporting the International Space Station.  

Raises were 1% a year for the least favored, and up to 6% for the favored.

The 401k/ESOP was a magic shell game, so don't count on it after leaving, because it will take over 2 years to get it rolled-over or released, and if its over 5000.00, ARES will piecemeal it out at 1/3 each year.

Dental insurance has a 1000.00 a year limit.  Yes it's a free benefit, but an awful one, since its a in-network type of insurance,

In the past, this company was aggravating to work for.  Upper Management was out of touch and would not look in your direction when they came to visit the office.  However, those days seem to be gone.  Changes in upper management have resulted in more of a family atmosphere, and the company is moving in the right direction.  Flexible hours and an understanding of family commitments is wonderful.  Room for growth and training are getting better and looking forward to see what the future holds for a company that is getting back on its feet.  They seem to realize that without the employees, the company is nothing.  Therefore, they are taking the time to show the employees they are important.  I do recommend working for this company.

A typical day included office management. I learned how to brainstorm with the staff and management. My manager was open to new ideas and ways to accomplish difficult tasks. I enjoyed working with my co-workers. We all had respect for each other and worked very well together. The hardest part of the job was making sure everyone was on the same track as far as the contracts were concerned. The most enjoyable part was the sense of humor our office shared

It is a pleasure to have a workplace that is both challenging, rewarding and also a place where we have fun!
According to the employee manual it is mandatory, "We will have fun!" And that we do.

Besides that, we have one of the most qualified group of engineering talent, including a former astronaut. Qualified, motivated, creative (not your usual contract trash) I have ever worked with. And ARES somehow keeps finding some of the most challenging work to be found in the arena.

ARES is a unique working environment where I have been given a lot of opportunities to express my opinions and offer suggestions. My manager does not micromanage me and I feel comfortable speaking with my manager about issues or difficult topics. I like the benefits at ARES, especially the freedom to work from home if needed. The team I work with is fantastic and as a result I enjoy going to work (even on Mondays…). The most wonderful aspect of this job is that I can see myself here for years to come, which is a rare feeling.

Working for ARES in the ISS Vehicle office (NASA) provided me with challenges, working with multiple contractors.  It provided me with the opportunity to develop positive improvements and management was very supportive in making the necessary changes.  The overall positive attitude of the NASA management was a great influence throughout the offices.  

What can I say - while working for this company, my NASA office sent me to a LAUNCH - it doesn't get any better than that!

I supported a contract for ARES, and compared to other companies in the same industry, they are “ok”.  Management is fairly supportive but barely visible most of the time.  Yes that translates to autonomy, which is good, but there is no cohesion, no opportunities to bond with co-workers or team members, therefore not much to inspire company loyalty.

More interested in growing business than providing good customer service or listening to employees

Would never work for this company or recommend it

Management was very out of touch, only interested in growing company

co workers, for the most part, on edge and worried about their jobs and fearful of management

the job was really not enjoyable

A great company with great people. Lots of opportunities to grow. The leadership team is engaged and focused. Lots of exciting infrastructure and employee development efforts going on, as well as really cool new work coming in.

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