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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 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
- Master’s degree with two additional years of related experience may substitute for the PhD
- 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
- Experience supporting C3 operations, policy, or governance forums
- Prior experience supporting an Office of the Secretary of War level organization
What We Do
Analytic Services Inc. (ANSER) is a nonprofit organization that strengthens national and homeland security by providing independent analysis, thought leadership, and practical solutions to government and public-sector clients. Its work includes analytical tradecraft, data exploitation, operational planning, policy support, and interoperability initiatives. Founded for public service rather than profit, ANSER measures success by the impact of its mission-focused research and advisory services.
