Applied Research Associates Inc

Computer Sciences & Consulting Services Group Leader

Applied Research Associates Inc$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years of experience, including leading government-funded research projects
  • Experience in business development and proposal writing
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Recognized subject matter expertise in computer engineering
  • Eligibility for DoD security clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Identify and generate new business opportunities for government and commercial clients
  • Market services primarily in data management and analysis, application development, and GIS
  • Lead teams of software developers to conceive and develop complex solutions
  • Conduct preliminary and advanced studies for project proposals
  • Prepare and present major portions of proposals to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to earn company ownership
  • Excellent work environment
  • Significant career advancement potential in a 100% employee-owned company
Full Job Description
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, including:
    • 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


Location

This position is based in the ARA office in the historic town of Vicksburg, MS, near the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). The ARA Southern Division also operates facilities in the Washington D.C. metro area extensive office and meeting space within a short distance to many government agencies and industry partners, as well as in Huntsville, AL (located near Redstone Arsenal).

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/.

About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
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1,600 employees
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1979

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