Senior Group Leader for DevSecOps Directorate

Applied Research Associates • Raleigh, NC

117d • Remote

About The Position

ARA has an opening for a Senior GL for the DevSecOps Directorate within the Software Enterprise Division (SED), and we are seeking qualified applicants. The SGL will have responsibility for multiple Platform and DevSecOps groups (55+ personnel, $30M+ in revenue) supporting SED, the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) sector, and various corporate initiatives. The new SGL will be responsible for evolving the organization in a way to best align with SED's other directorates and missions (i.e., Kinetic M&S, Cyber and Non-Kinetic M&S, and Digital and Mission Engineering). In order to be successful, each of the groups need to work closely together and with other groups in SED and ARA to ensure the success of the overall mission. The main office for SED is in Raleigh, NC with additional staff in San Antonio, TX and various remote and satellite locations. Currently, the directorate consists of a portfolio of projects that include customers in the DoD and IC. The directorate is working to diversify both its portfolio and customer base, particularly in the Army and Navy services. In addition, the Director will lead company-wide practices regarding DevSecOps, and should anticipate playing a significant role in shaping and contributing to how we evolve various architectures to effectively and efficiently support the DoD's DevSecOps strategy.

Requirements

• BS / BA in a relevant discipline, plus 12-15 years of related experience, or MS / MA or higher in a relevant discipline, plus 10-13 years of related experience
• Interested in self-development and continuous learning in their technical area and general business operations
• Technical quality of prior work and recognized reputation in a primary technical field
• Demonstrated marketing and business development skills
• Desire to grow and build technical area; entrepreneurial drive
• Motivated to market and develop business, understand the critical nature of this activity to ARA's growth goals
• Strong interpersonal skills; leads by example
• Strong work ethic; willing to do what it takes and make sacrifices as needed
• Persistent; doesn't give up easily
• Demonstrated leadership experience (project and/or prior management experience)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated capabilities in growing and managing groups/directorates
• High-level leadership and strategic planning
• Personnel management and development
• Business development and proposal management
• Technical oversight and leadership
• Business management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Hold GLs / PMs accountable for high technical quality in all group projects
• Oversight of project quality reviews, budget, and schedule performance
• Emphasize technical excellence as the foundation for customer satisfaction, follow-on work, and marketing
• Lead and support marketing/business development for the directorate
• Present company-wide capabilities for various purposes as needed and/or directed
• Collaborate with other units in ARA on multi-disciplinary opportunities
• Recruit individuals based on the needs of current and future projects
• Coach and develop Group Leaders / Supervisors to enable them to be high-quality technical leaders
• Hold GLs and supervisors accountable for business, organizational, and employee development goals
• Review and monitor each group's budget including overhead and direct contract components

Benefits

• Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company
• Challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm
• Women's Initiative Network (WIN) to support professional career development for women

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree