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Best Large Company Winner: SRA International

“Being one of the newest members of the SRA team, I have already felt some of the great perks of working at this company. During my first week I was just in time for the Health & Wellness Day in which we had a nutritionist, nurse, personal trainer, and masseuse come in to give us advice on living a healthier lifestyle. The best part of the fair was when we each got a 15-minute massage! Once a month we have Casual Day for a Cause in which we pay $5 to wear jeans to work. The proceeds benefit local charities which we all get a chance to nominate our favorite one; this month was the Wounded Warrior Project. It’s a great chance to benefit the local community while having fun. Our office uses a lot of acronyms so the employees coined our own one called LTM (Last Thursday of the Month) in which we dress down and bring in ethnic food this month we chose Polish foods and have an office picnic in the lunch room. Among other things, we enjoy it! The benefits of a competitive salary, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate work, a flexible 40 hour work week with the ability to work from home, and a convenient downtown Scranton location with covered parking.”
-Jaime Nye

SRA has a very progressive, family-friendly and employee-friendly benefits plan. SRA is very flexible with part time workers. As a part-timer who lives in NY, my employment poses some complexities. SRA is very willing to work around my schedule, doing what we have to do to "make it work" for both SRA and for me. Despite living hundreds of miles away, I still very much feel like part of the team! Secondly, the work we do at SRA is very noble. The business area I'm working with is supporting our armed forces. Supporting the warfighter who protect our way of life in the US is a very worthwhile undertaking!
-John Hogg

In sharp contrast to many companies who pay lip service to corporate culture, SRA actually 'walks the talk'. From the "Honesty and Service" credo that is so critical going forward, to the real commitment to the local communities they operate in, SRA makes a positive impact everywhere they choose to do business. In the constellation that is Northeast PA business, SRA is, in my opinion, the brightest star. See list of reasons below.
1. A critical and necessary mission
2. Excellent company culture
3. Good paying, stable professional positions
4. 10 years in a row on the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For list
5. We're hiring!
6. Ample opportunity for training and professional development
7. Comprehensive benefit package
8. Commitment to local charities - giving back with volunteering, not just money
-Brent Trauger

SRA is a company that understands that its greatest asset is its people. It requires annual training of its employees that coincide with the performance and career goals of its employees. It promotes a health corporate environment by host annual health and wellness fairs, allows for a family friendly flexible schedule, and promotes a green workplace. Our benefits go beyond the typical medical and dental. They offer long-term care insurance, pet insurance, and a nurse advocacy program to provide easy access to medical questions.
This approach to developing and supporting the employees in multiple aspects of their lives has made SRA one of the top 100 companies to work for as ranked by Fortune Magazine for 10 straight years, but also makes it one of the best places to work in NEPA., The arrival of SRA in NEAP is significant for the high level of professional jobs that it brings makes a statement about the region. To be able to sustain an organization of industry thought leaders in NEPA demonstrates to the world that the region has truly transformed.
-Gary Celli

SRA International, Inc. is the best company to work for in NEPA because I’m able to work from home when needed, flex my hours so I can attend my kids‚ track meets and school functions, and feel appreciated for my contributions to the success of the organization. Many people in NEPA have never heard of SRA a management consulting company with a motto of “Honesty and Service.” The fact that SRA decided to open an office in Scranton intrigued me because I was looking to expand my career, but still maintain the quality of life for myself and my family. We’re fortunate to have such a progressive company providing opportunities to professionals in our region, many of whom were born and raised here, so we can have the career we want without having to relocate.
SRA is unique because our services have a global impact, although the culture centers on a hometown vibe. We have fun at work planning monthly pot-luck food festivals and community charity activities to benefit such organizations as the Wounded Warrior Project and Angel‚s Attic, a program of United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. SRA prides itself on being a good „corporate citizen‰ to the community by always having a focus on giving back to the community. SRA offers high-level, high-paying jobs, tuition reimbursement, extensive training support, telecommuting options, and a wide variety of benefits even pet insurance! In May we celebrated a corporate-wide Health & Wellness Day with on-site chair massages, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, and exercise and nutrition consultations.
The company itself is 30 years old and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA, but the regional office in Scranton is just one year young and growing quickly. An entrepreneurial spirit is fostered at the office as we look for creative solutions to complex problems and continuously work to exceed the expectations of our customers along the way.
SRA has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the past 10 consecutive years, a distinction rare among companies locating in NEPA. The Scranton team is making its mark, having recently been presented with the Supply-Chain Council’s 2009 “Operational Excellence Award” for our team’s effort in analyzing and optimizing the U.S. Army’s supply chain for assets being returned from Iraq for repair or disposal creating cost reductions and efficiencies for the Government.
-Chris Carroll

I retired from Federal Service, (Tobyhanna Army Depot) since been hired by SRA as an Analyst, we are treated as individuals, kept informed as to what is going on around us. Not just a number like larger company's, salary is very good compared to similar type employers.
-Jerry Kelly

Great company which is growing at a wonderful rate despite the economy. The benefits and salary are great for this area.
-Amy Bell