Computer Sciences & Consulting Services Group Leader

ARA • 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 position combines technical software leadership with commercial responsibilities, including 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 role serves as the commercial and technical anchor for the team, driving revenue growth through strategic business development while ensuring technical excellence across software deliverables. The position is based in ARA’s Vicksburg office near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 10 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.
• Ability to develop and execute effective marketing strategies for diverse customer segments across multiple industries.
• 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 DoD security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

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.
• Lead capture management and proposal writing efforts.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies that position products, communicate value propositions, and engage diverse customer segments across industries.
• Lead large federally funded programs or equivalent from conception through successful delivery.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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