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# Research and Development Lead

- **Company:** Everforth Ecs
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,000 - $177,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Rapid Prototyping Process, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Repository, Cloud Platform System
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc7919b2c5301d28

## About the Role

We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must!, * US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust Suitability

 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

 * 5+ years of experience developing enterprise production solutions

 * 3+ years of solutions architecture experience performing rapid prototyping of solutions and analyzing multiple solution options.

 * Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and infrastructure leads.

 * Strong communication and presentation skills sufficient to develop robust analysis documentation.

 * Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response.

 * Familiarity with cloud computing and scalable cloud architectures.

 * Experience with code repositories, ALM tools, and big data platforms.

## Description

* Lead the R&D team as a hands-on technical lead driving the development of innovative solutions that meet the program's requirements.

 * Define and execute a repeatable analysis program where customer needs drive innovative solutions and traceable outcomes.

 * Perform rapid prototyping of solutions to validate technical feasibility and identify potential risks.

 * Analyze multiple solution options and document results to inform the selection of the best solution.

 * Conduct trade studies to compare the pros and cons of different solutions and recommend the most suitable approach.

 * Collaborate with the Core Architecture team to prove the feasibility of solutions and select the best technologies and implementation approaches.

 * Work closely with the Development and Infrastructure Leads to define requirements, create, extend, and maintain a development lab for R&D purposes.

 * Ensure that the developed solutions meet the program's non-functional requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, reliability, and security.

 * Communicate the technical vision and implementation plans to stakeholders, including DHS, System Integrators, user groups, and the development team.

 * Serve as a solution SME/evangelist and present the solution vision and implementation to various audiences, including users and senior government leaders.

 * Collaborate with the development team to design major system components and ensure system design is extensible to accommodate future requirements.