5G/6G Subject Matter Expert

Analytic Services Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER seeks a seasoned 5G/6G Subject Matter Expert to support the Department of War CIO. You will help develop the DoW 5G/6G enterprise strategy through architectural design, standards development, and enterprise implementation while guiding interoperability and cybersecurity across DoW networks.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, 20+ years in related fields, and deep expertise in 3GPP 5G and emerging 6G standards, with experience in large-scale deployments and policy-driven

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 20+ years of experience in 5G/6G telecommunications, wireless network architecture, or related fields.
• Expertise in 3GPP 5G and emerging 6G standards, architecture, and system design.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maturation of the DoW 5G/6G enterprise strategy.
• Lead or support planning and execution of 5G/6G projects and programs.
• Apply 3GPP 5G/6G standards to design advanced systems.

Skills

5G/6G expertise

Security clearance TS/SCI

Systems architecture

Cybersecurity principles

Interoperability design

Education

PhD in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering

Master's degree with two years related experience

Job description

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a 5G/6G Subject Matter Expert to support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, you will support the development and execution of the DoW 5G/6G enterprise strategy through architectural design, standards development, and enterprise implementation while providing technical guidance on interoperability, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maturation of the DoW 5G/6G enterprise strategy.
• Lead or support the planning, organization, and execution of 5G/6G projects and programs.
• Apply 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 5G/6G standards to address complex technical challenges and develop advanced system designs.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise to support the security and defense of 5G/6G technologies and networks.
• Support the development of architectural solutions and operational metrics for 5G wireless broadband infrastructure across DoW military installations.
• Support the development of the DoW 5G Reference Architecture to promote interoperability across hardware, software, infrastructure, and end-user environments.
• Provide technical recommendations on requirements, standards and policy, acquisition and sustainment, and technology transitions.
• Engage DoW stakeholders to support the timely and cost-effective delivery of 5G/6G guidance, standards, policies, and solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 20+ years of experience in 5G/6G telecommunications, wireless network architecture, telecommunications systems engineering, or related communications technologies.
• PhD in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a similar field. Will accept a master's degree with two additional years of related experience.
• Expertise in 3GPP 5G and emerging 6G standards, architecture, and system design.
• Experience with wireless broadband infrastructure and large-scale or enterprise deployments.
• Experience applying cybersecurity principles to 5G/6G networks, architectures, and threat environments.
• Experience developing technical architectures, operational metrics, and reference models for telecommunications systems.
• Experience solving complex technical problems involving next-generation communications technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting C3 operations, policy, or governance forums.
• Prior experience supporting an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW)-level organization.

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