Computer Sciences & Consulting Services Group Leader

ARA Career • Vicksburg, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ARA is seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Group Leader for its Computer Sciences & Consulting Services team in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The role combines technical leadership in computer science with commercial leadership in capture management, client acquisition, and business development. The Group Leader reports directly to the Vice President of ARA’s Southern Division operations, leads a team of software developers, and is responsible for growing a technical portfolio. The position is based in ARA’s Vicksburg office near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center.

The Group Leader serves as the commercial and technical anchor for the team, driving revenue growth through strategic business development and ensuring technical excellence across software deliverables. Focus areas include data management and analysis, enterprise development, cloud infrastructure, WebAssembly (WASM), AI assistance, desktop application development, mobile computing, and GIS capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10 or more years of experience.
• Demonstrated success in capture management, proposal writing, and securing government-funded research and/or software development programs.
• Proven track record leading business development and proposal writing.
• Experience leading large federally funded programs, or equivalent, from conception to successful delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in a computer science field.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead business development and growth of the technical portfolio.
• Identify, market, and lead efforts to capture new business for U.S. Government, state government, and large commercial clients.
• Provide high-level guidance to cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and software developers to conceive and deliver solutions to complex problems.
• Mentor, supervise, and inspire a high-performing group of software developers.
• Ensure technical excellence across software deliverables.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies that position products, communicate value propositions, and engage customer segments across industries.
• Lead large federally funded programs, or equivalent, from conception through successful delivery.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to earn company ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Leadership development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager