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ARES is a risk-based technology solutions provider. We specialize in engineering, mission assurance, information technology, and project management services. Our unique focus on providing risk management solutions across all service offerings differentiates ARES from our competition and provides significant value to our clients. Our strength is providing superior-quality products and services, on time and within budget. With our top-notch team of engineers, scientists, and other professionals, ARES focuses on solving industry’s most complex technical challenges in key areas of energy, defense, space, and nuclear technology. Our customers see us as their essential partner to success in technically complex high-risk operations. Our services enable them better risk awareness & control, higher quality products, optimal operational efficiency, firmer control over their schedule and budgets, and more possibilities for expansion. ARES is a privately owned business that provides challenging work assignments with rapid advancement opportunities.

ARES provides expert services for a variety of customers and projects, such as:

• The International Space Station: ARES holds the Program Integration and Control function for the space station; we coordinatevital activities like managing the space station’s orientation, orbit and direction and overseeing resupply missions.
• Orion Spacecraft: ARES is involved in the development of NASA’s Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. We are in charge of technical schedules, risk assessments, managing budgets, and running the program’s education and public outreach.
• NASA: ARES provides Safety and Mission Assurance services at Goddard Space Flight Center for some of NASA’s signature programs like the James Webb Telescope.
• Commercial Space: Commercial space providers choose ARES as their expert provider of probabilistic risk assessments for theirmissions.
• Air Force: ARES helps with range operations for launches at Patrick Air Force Base and Vandenberg Airforce Base.
• DOE Hanford site: ARES works to retrieve, treat, store, and dispose of high-level radioactive waste in an environmentally sound, safe, and cost-effective manner as part of the waste removal at Hanford.
• Nuclear Energy Plants: ARES supports seismic analysis and review and prepares structural analysis for a variety of commercialnuclear and DOE customers. (Customer include NuScale, Bruce Power, Duke Energy, and Wolf Creek)

Let us lead you to your next adventure!

• Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and professionals
• Access challenging, cutting-edge projects
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of fields within both government and private industries such as:
  • Space
  • Energy
  • Defense
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • Clean Energy
• Explore the opportunities for growth, leadership, and advance that exist within our many offices throughout the U.S. and the world

Need an Accommodation?

ARES is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with ARES and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to EEOAdmin@arescorporation.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Know Your Rights

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, ARES provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act | Equal Employment Opportunity | Employee Polygraph Protection Act

ARES participates in E-Verify (English, Spanish). Right to Work (English, Spanish).

Prepare for Your Interview

If you have been contacted by ARES to schedule an interview -congratulations! The following information can help you prepare for a successful meeting with our staff.

• Revisit the Job Description: Carefully review the job description for the position you are interviewing for. Understand the requirements of the position and be prepared to link your experience to the requirements. Be ready to provide specific examples of job-related successes and opportunities to grow. You should expect to talk through your resume and explain why you are the best fit for the position.
• Understand ARES and Our Core Values: Look at our core values to understand the ethos behind our business practices. We want to hire employees who will embrace and promote our values and culture. Explore our website to understand the work that ARES performs and gain insight into our projects and customers. If you know a current ARES employee, contact him or her to learn even more about our company.
• Be Yourself: It is always best to be yourself in your interview. Positive energy and well-articulated responses will make you stand out in the interview process. Be authentic in your answers to questions and the examples you provide. Remember that we are looking for new hires who can think for themselves and are focused on giving answers that they believe in, not just the “right” answers.
• Be Professional: First impressions are a key part of your interview. We recommend that you dress professionally in smart business attire. A safe bet would be a business suit or a similar choice.
  Ask Questions:Be prepared with a few questions for your interviewer. Through your research of the position and our values and work, you should easily be able to craft a question or two. Asking focused questions demonstrates your interest in the position and shows you are ambitious and prepared.

Explore Our Benefits

Few things in life are as important as your health. That’s why ARES invests in a benefits program to help protect your health and financial well being. Every year, ARES reviews our benefits program to improve quality and service and help keep costs as low as possible.

• Your benefits start either immediately upon hire or within a month of your start date for all plans, depending on your start date. There is no waiting period.
• There are no pre-existing conditions/exclusions for our medical plans
• Your dependents, including domestic partners, can be covered by our plans.

We invite you to learn more about our benefits and the perks and extras we offer.

Please note that all benefit programs may differ across organizations within ARES. Our full benefits package is available to full time employees working within the United States. Our recruitment team will make your benefit options available to you and answer any questions you have during the hiring process.

Insurance

Please note that all benefit programs may differ across organizations within ARES. Our full benefits package is available to full time employees working within the United States. Our recruitment team will make your benefit options available to you and answer any questions you have during the hiring process.

• Medical Insurance: ARES offers comprehensive coverage for you and your family with options for preferred provider organization (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible plans. ARES covers the majority of the premium cost for you and your dependents.
• Dental Insurance: ARES provides dental insurance at no-cost to you and your family. The plan covers preventive, basic, major procedures, and orthodontia care.
• Vision Insurance: Vision insurance is offered as an employee-paid option for you and your family. Exams, glasses, and contact lenses are covered.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Make pre-tax contributions and obtain reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, vision, mental health, and pharmacy expenses.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Make pre-tax contributions to the account and obtain reimbursement for eligible day-care expenses.
• Disability Insurance: ARES pays for both Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance for you.
• Life Insurance: ARES provides basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost to you. You can choose to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family as needed.
• International Travel Insurance: ARES provides travel insurance to employees on short-term international assignments.
• External Benefit Broker Support: ARES works with a benefit’s broker – Northgate Benefits – to help administer our plans and provide support to you. You can reach out to Northgate with questions regarding onboarding, plan offerings, coverage options, and more!

Retirement

ARES knows retirement planning is important to you and we have structured our plan to help make the process as easy as possible. ARES’ 401(k) retirement plan includes:

• Attractive company matching contribution.
• Pre-tax 401(k) contributions
• Immediate eligibility for employee contributions and company-matching contributions
• 3-year vesting period for matching contributions.
• Both passive and active investment options from a wide selection of fund choices
• Investment advice services through Fidelity and Pensionmark Financial Group

Time Off

Time to recharge and pursue personal passions is essential to your well-being. ARES supports time off in a variety of forms.

• Paid Time Off: ARES offers comprehensive leave that accrues based on your years of service.
• Holidays: You will receive at least 9 paid holidays each calendar year.
• Jury Duty: If you are called to jury duty, ARES will cover 10 days of your leave at your full salary.
• Bereavement: ARES provides 3 paid days for the loss of a family member.
• Family Care and Medical Leave: You may take leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Pregnancy-Related Leave: ARES provides up to four months of unpaid leave for pregnancy-related medical conditions.

Employee Perks

• Employee Assistance Program: You can take full advantage of our EAP and get support with emotional well-being, work issues, addiction & recovery, parenting, child care & elder care, financial issues, and much more!
• Tickets At Work: ARES offers discounts, special offers, access to preferred seating, and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets through TicketsatWork.com.

Frequently Asked Questions