Everforth ECS is seeking a Mid/Senior Technical Advisor to support a DARPA Program Manager in our Arlington, VA office. This candidate will focus on emerging approaches to information processing, unconventional computing architectures, artificial intelligence, and next-generation computational systems. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting the evaluation, development, and transition of advanced research programs. This individual will work closely with government stakeholders, research performers, operational users, and transition partners to assess technical approaches, identify emerging opportunities, and shape future research directions.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical credentials with the ability to connect research communities, government organizations, and mission stakeholders to accelerate the development and transition of transformative technologies.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience supporting advanced technology development, scientific research, or R&D programs
- Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following:
- Unconventional computing
- Analog or hybrid computing
- Neuromorphic systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Advanced algorithms and optimization
- Quantum information science
- Novel information processing architectures
- Emerging computational paradigms
- Experience evaluating technical performers, research proposals, or scientific programs
- Experience working across multidisciplinary technical environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Skills Required
- Master's in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or related discipline
- 10+ years supporting advanced technology development, scientific research, or R&D programs
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
- Technical expertise in unconventional computing, analog or hybrid computing, neuromorphic systems, AI, advanced algorithms and optimization, quantum information science, or novel information processing architectures
- Experience evaluating technical performers, research proposals, or scientific programs
- Experience working across multidisciplinary technical environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
