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Software engineer
- Location
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- Type
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- Compensation
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Computer Sciences & Consulting Services Group Leader
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 13D AGO
About the role
Are you a dynamic leader able to lead winning proposal captures one day and execute technical software solutions the next?
ARA is a 2,200-person engineering and science company seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Group Leader for our Computer Sciences & Consulting Services team in Vicksburg, MS. This versatile leader will have a deep technical background in computer science as well as a proven commercial track record in capture management, client acquisition, and business development. In this role, you will report directly to the Vice President of ARA’s Southern Division operations, leading a talented team of software developers and owning the growth of a premier technical portfolio.
Enjoy the charm and affordable living of the historic Vicksburg area while building a lasting stake in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and leadership development.
What you will do as the Computer Sciences & Consulting Services Group Leader
As a Group Leader, you will serve as the commercial and technical anchor for your team. You will drive revenue growth through strategic business development while also ensuring technical excellence across all software deliverables.
- Business Development & Growth: Spearhead business development and growth of our technical portfolio. Identify, market, and lead efforts to capture new business for clients including the US Government, both military and civilian, state governments, and large commercial companies.
- Technical Leadership: Provide high-level guidance to a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists and software developers to conceive and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems.
- People & Operations Management: Mentor, supervise and inspire a high-performing group of talented software developers.
- Key Computer Science Focus Areas:
- Data management & analysis
- Enterprise development
- Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker)
- WASM
- AI Assistance (Agents, Harnesses)
- Desktop application development
- Mobile computing
- GIS capabilities
Requirements
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science or related field.
- 10+ years of experience, including:
- Demonstrated success in capture management, proposal writing, and securing government-funded research and/or software development programs.
- A proven track record in leading business development and proposal writing.
- Ability to develop and execute effective marketing strategies that position products, communicate value propositions, and engage diverse customer segments across multiple industries.
- Experience leading large federally funded programs (or equivalent) from conception to successful delivery with cross-functional teams (i.e. engineers, scientists, and software developers).
- Recognized subject matter expertise in computer science field.
- Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.
- US citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Location
This position is based in ARA’s Vicksburg, MS office, located near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).
Benefits
This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, excellent work environment, an opportunity to earn company ownership, and an excellent chance for career advancement in a 100% employee-owned corporation. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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