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.
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.
- 13+ years of relevant experience ( a Masters degree can account for some of the experience)
- 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.
Physical Requirements: These are the essential physical requirements needed to successfully perform the job.
- Sedentary work.
- Requires sitting up to 8 hours per day.
- May require lifting up to 5 pounds unassisted.
- Fine repetitive motor skills with hands, wrists, and fingers in coordination with eyes.
- Hearing, speaking, and vision: Adequate to perform job duties and communicate in person, via video, and telephone. Includes reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
- Other: Work may be performed in an office environment, which may involve frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times.
