Senior Research and Development Specialist
Core
Lead the identification, evaluation, and development of new technologies, products, or processes while designing and testing innovative solutions for federal government clients.
Role type
Senior Research and Development Specialist (Subject Matter Expert)
Builds
Operational or commercial applications of emerging technologies
Domain
Federal government services, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, system design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
Technology identification and evaluation, prototyping, modeling and simulation, experimental design, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, intellectual property development, technology transfer, systems integration
Preferred skills
Master's degree in technical discipline, Agile or Stage-Gate project management methodologies
Technologies
Modeling tools, simulation software, experimental design frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead the identification, evaluation, and development of new technologies, products, or processes; Design, prototype, and validate R&D concepts through modeling, simulation, experimentation, or proof-of-concept builds; Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for new initiatives; Prepare and publish research findings, reports, and technical documentation; Participate in intellectual property development, including patents and technology disclosures; Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned technical domains.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship responsibilities