Rapid Application Development Services Technical Lead

Program Description: The Program manages a collaborative multi-enclave (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret) portfolio of networks to provide a safe, secure, and collaborative environment in which to store, process, enrich, and analyze data. The program streamlines the examination process by offering a “one-stop shop” approach for examiners to leverage a myriad of tools and applications needed to help illustrate the totality of the criminal activity and actor(s) in question.

Position Description: Rapid Application Development Services Technical Lead - We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Rapid Application Development (RAD) Services Technical Lead to drive the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of fast, scalable, and high-impact digital solutions. In this hybrid role, you will lead agile technical teams, work closely with business stakeholders and clients, and champion modern development practices—including low-code/no-code platforms—to accelerate time-to-value.

This is a high-impact leadership position that requires a unique blend of hands-on development, technical architecture, agile delivery, and customer-facing communication.

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with eligibility to Special Compartmented Information (SCI)

Responsibilities:

• Manage tactical teams performing incident response and computer network operations and exploitation (CNO/CNE) focused on the rapid deployment of capabilities to address challenges in real-time.
• Manage teams comprised of technically proficient government personnel and contract staff skilled in advanced digital forensics.
• Ability to perform the following duties:
• Building and testing operational prototypes
• Conducting analysis of case and intelligence related cyber data to develop and apply advanced analytical tools or methodologies
• Performing research of novel capabilities derived from technical analysis
• Researching emerging technologies, exploitation techniques, custom tools, etc.
• Performing reverse engineering of applied cyber actor tools, techniques, and capabilities to garner insights and advance defenses
• Performing network analysis and design
• Performing robust vulnerability research and analysis of technical information (data, code, binary code, etc)
• Supporting systems integration for law enforcement operations
• Lead Rapid Development Cycles
• Guide the team through accelerated application development sprints, ensuring fast delivery of high-quality prototypes and MVPs.
• Architect Scalable & Flexible Solutions
• Design systems that support quick iteration and future extensibility, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate Closely with Stakeholders
• Work directly with product managers, business analysts, and end users to gather evolving requirements and rapidly implement feedback.
• Oversee Technical Execution
• Provide technical direction for frontend and backend development, database design, integrations, and low-code/no-code platforms (if applicable).
• Promote a Prototype-First Culture
• Champion the creation of clickable wireframes, functional mockups, and working demos to validate concepts early and often.
• Mentor and Support Developers
• Lead and coach a cross-functional development team, fostering best practices in rapid development, code quality, and peer reviews.
• Ensure Agile Delivery with Continuous Feedback
• Run tight feedback loops through continuous integration, user testing, and iterative releases to quickly evolve applications.
• Identify & Resolve Technical Barriers
• Troubleshoot issues, remove development roadblocks, and implement pragmatic solutions under tight timelines.
• Integrate Tools and Technologies Efficiently
• Evaluate and implement RAD-friendly tools, frameworks, and platforms (e.g., OutSystems, Mendix, Microsoft Power Platform, or traditional stacks).
• Maintain Quality While Moving Fast
• Balance development speed with technical rigor through lightweight testing, version control, and coding standards.
• Champion Reusability & Modularity
• Build reusable components and templates to accelerate future project cycles and reduce duplicated effort.
• Communicate Progress Transparently
• Provide clear updates to stakeholders on development progress, risk areas, and timelines during rapid iteration phases.

Required Skills:

• Active top-secret clearance.
• Full-Stack Development Expertise
• Proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies
• Low-Code/No-Code Platforms
• Rapid Prototyping Tools
• Familiarity with prototyping and wireframing tools.
• API Integration Skills
• Experience rapidly integrating RESTful APIs, third-party services, and cloud-based backends.
• Database Design and Querying
• Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases, with the ability to design quickly adaptable schemas.
• DevOps & CI/CD Fundamentals
• Exposure to continuous integration and deployment pipelines to support fast delivery cycles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and inspire team growth.
• Some domestic or internal travel may be required.

Preferred Skills:

• Platform & Framework Specialization
• Integration Experience
• Development and Delivery Optimization
• Process and Collaboration Experience

Soft Skills:

·       Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.

·       Team Work: Able to enthuse and maintain project interest. Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team. Prepared to challenge ideas within a group in a constructive way.

·       Leadership: Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges. Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization.

·       Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context. Excellent active listening skills.

·       Quantitative Management: Ability to determine process measures and track to determine process effectiveness and efficiency.

·       Problem Solving: Natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics. Ability to analyze problems and determine root cause, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions.

·       Results oriented: Able to drive things forward regardless of personal interest in the task.