Wireless SME

Location: Remote
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance Required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Senior / Subject Matter Expert

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Master to provide strategic, technical, and operational expertise in support of a federal government program. The successful candidate will serve as a recognized authority within their discipline, applying extensive knowledge, advanced analytical techniques, and industry best practices to solve exceptionally complex technical and operational challenges.

This position requires a proven leader capable of advising senior government stakeholders, supporting enterprise-wide initiatives, and guiding the planning, design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems and services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor and Subject Matter Expert for enterprise-level initiatives and program objectives.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations regarding complex business, technical, operational, and systems-related challenges.
• Participate in all phases of the system lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, design, testing, integration, implementation, documentation, and sustainment.
• Perform high-level functional and technical analysis of existing and proposed systems, applications, and operational environments.
• Lead technical assessments, architecture reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Apply IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL best practices to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Develop technical strategies, implementation roadmaps, standard operating procedures, governance artifacts, reports, and executive briefings.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for enterprise adoption and integration.
• Collaborate with government personnel, program managers, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and operational teams to achieve mission objectives.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and operational impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor technical staff and provide guidance on complex technical matters.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in technical, engineering, scientific, information technology, or related discipline.
• ITIL v3 Master Qualification Certification (Required).
• Demonstrated expertise supporting large-scale enterprise systems, services, or technology programs.
• Experience conducting systems analysis, process improvement, requirements development, and technical integration activities.
• Proven ability to analyze highly complex technical and operational problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, systems engineering, IT operations, and service management principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in technical or business-related discipline.
• Additional industry certifications such as:
• PMP
• CISSP
• TOGAF
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader
• AWS, Azure, or other cloud certifications
• Experience supporting Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other government customers.
• Experience with enterprise modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance a must.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strategic thinking and technical leadership.
• Enterprise-level systems analysis and integration expertise.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement and professional development.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated success acting as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, technical briefings, and decision-support materials.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments with multiple competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness when interfacing with customers, ensuring timely and effective communication that inspires confidence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Wireless Engineering: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ITIL v3 Master Qualification Certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: Remote