Technical Lead

Eliassen Group; Reston (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group in Reston, VA is seeking a Technical Lead to partner with executive leadership on technology investments, modernization, and enterprise architecture. Hybrid work arrangement requires 2–3 days in Reston, with a strong emphasis on guiding technology decisions that balance cost, risk, and value.

The role demands 8+ years in enterprise tech, 3+ years in a lead/SME role, and a US citizen with active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, or modernizing enterprise technology solutions.
• 3+ years in a Technical Lead role with hands-on development influence.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, systems integration, and data flows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments and modernization opportunities.
• Assess impacts of proposed solutions and advise on the best path forward.
• Develop architecture recommendations, white papers, and executive briefings.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Enterprise Architecture

Microsoft Stack

Stakeholder Communication

Agile Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Job description

Description:

Hybrid 2-3 days in Reston, VA

As a Technical Lead, you will partner closely with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments, modernize enterprise applications, and recommend solutions that align business objectives with technical capabilities. You will serve as a trusted advisor across application development, integrations, vendor management, and architecture discussions, helping teams make informed decisions that balance cost, risk, scalability, and long-term business value. This role is ideal for a technically experienced professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, guiding technical teams, influencing strategy, and translating technical concepts into actionable recommendations for both executive and operational stakeholders.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $145,000 - $160,000/ yr. w2

JN -082026-108420

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments, modernization opportunities, and business priorities.
• Assess technical and business impacts of proposed solutions and recommend the most effective path forward.
• Develop architecture recommendations, technical strategies, white papers, and executive briefings.
• Guide cross-functional teams through solution design, integration planning, and technology decision-making.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Evaluate vendor offerings, implementation approaches, and platform capabilities to reduce risk and maximize value.
• Identify opportunities to modernize applications, improve processes, and streamline operations through technology.
• Provide technical leadership across application, integration, infrastructure, security, and data initiatives.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on technology strategy, solution selection, and enterprise modernization efforts.

Experience Requirements:

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, supporting, or modernizing enterprise technology solutions.
• 3+ years in a Technical Lead, SME, Solutions Lead, or similar role with hands-on development and influence on business outcomes.
• Experience evaluating business requirements, identifying risks, and recommending technology solutions aligned to goals and operational needs.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, systems integration, networking fundamentals, security concepts, and data flow across interconnected platforms.
• Experience partnering with executives, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to assess solution options and drive informed technology decisions.
• Ability to evaluate technology investments and make recommendations based on cost, scalability, maintainability, risk, vendor lock-in, and long-term business impact.
• Experience facilitating technical discussions across software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and third-party solution providers.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft ecosystems including .NET, SQL Server, APIs, cloud services, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical technical solutions and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to ask discovery questions, challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and develop strategic recommendations.
• Experience working within Agile environments and collaborating with business analysts, Scrum Masters, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing executive briefings, technical recommendations, white papers, architecture guidance, or strategy documents.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.