Public Safety Technology Subject Matter Expert (SME)

***This role is contingent upon award*** 

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Public Safety Technology Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10+ years of experience required to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.  

About the Role: 

As a Public Safety Technology Subject Matter Expert, you will provide senior-level advisory support grounded in deep knowledge of nationwide public safety emerging technology or broadband technology programs. This role focuses on applying institutional, operational, and strategic context to support leadership decision-making related to initiatives, pilots, and investments affecting public safety communications. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Provide expert advisory support grounded in experience with public safety emerging technology or broadband technology programs and nationwide communications initiatives 

• Apply institutional and historical context to help leadership evaluate proposed initiatives, pilots, and investment decisions 

• Review and provide feedback on analyses, option papers, and recommendations prepared by program and analytical teams 

• Advise on risks, trade-offs, and second-order impacts associated with decisions affecting public safety users and network performance 

• Support framing of executive-level briefings and recommendations for senior leadership 

• Participate in high-level discussions with government stakeholders as a domain expert 

• Support alignment of proposed efforts with mission priorities and operational realities of public safety technology programs 

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive 

Location: 

You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with occasional in-person meetings at headquarters locations in Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO. 

Required Experience/Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience 

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in public safety broadband, emerging technology, nationwide communications programs, or comparable large-scale infrastructure initiatives 

• Experience advising senior leaders on complex, high-impact decisions 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey nuanced judgment clearly and concisely 

• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability 

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues. 

About Us: 

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.  

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. 

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more. 

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