Computer Sciences & Consulting Services Group Leader

ARA•Vicksburg, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is your opportunity to become an employee-owner of Applied Research Associates, Inc. ARA is a 2,200-person engineering and science company seeking experienced candidates to lead the development and execution of programs in the Vicksburg, MS office. Enjoy affordable living and the hospitality of the South while achieving company ownership and leadership development. Report directly to ARA’s Vice President for its Southern Division operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying, marketing, and leading efforts to generate new business for clients including the US Government, both military and civilian, state governments, and large commercial companies. The primary areas of business include, but are not limited to: Data management & analysis Enterprise development Application development Mobile computing GIS capabilities The successful applicant must have experience leading large federally funded programs or the equivalent and must be able to conduct preliminary and advanced studies and prepare and present major portions of proposals. The position also requires supervision of a group of very talented software developers. Those who have led teams that have conceived and developed solutions to complex problems will be given primary consideration.

Requirements

BS or higher in Computer Science or related field
At least 10 years of experience
Experience leading government funded research and/or software development programs
Demonstrated experience and success leading business development and proposal writing
Ability to lead projects from conception to conclusion with teams of engineers, scientists, and software developers
Recognized subject matter expertise in computer engineering
Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance, which includes US citizenship
Must be able to travel up to 25% time

Responsibilities

Identifying, marketing, and leading efforts to generate new business for clients including the US Government, both military and civilian, state governments, and large commercial companies.
Conducting preliminary and advanced studies.
Preparing and presenting major portions of proposals.
Supervising a group of very talented software developers.
Leading teams that have conceived and developed solutions to complex problems.