Part-time Wireless Telecommunications Researcher Job Washington District of Columbia USA,Engineering

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 Telecommunications Researcher 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 Telecommunications Researcher supporting our federal government client, you will be trusted to provide senior-level telecommunications oversight and technical expertise across a myriad of Wireless Communications R&D topics. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep knowledge of the wireless telecommunications industry, strong familiarity with the research community, and established relationships across government, industry, academia, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring an appreciation for both foundational research and practical technology transition.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Advise on the technical framing of workshops, webinars, panels, and demonstration events across the portfolio
Translate foundational research results toward development, demonstration, and translation outcomes, particularly for verticals-driven projects
Identify translation opportunities and connect research teams with relevant industry partners and vertical-market stakeholders
Support recurring progress meetings with funded teams and with NSF Program Directors
Serve as a liaison to related organizations and initiatives, including research testbeds, standards bodies, and industry alliances
Contribute technical perspective to collaboration and teaming activities that bring research teams together
Advise the Virtual Office on where the global telecommunications landscape is moving and where the program should concentrate
Provide input to program reporting, annual lessons learned, and the improvement process

Location:

You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with two semi-annual meetings at locations in the United States.

Experience/

Skills:

10+ years of experience in wireless telecommunications, networking, or a related field, including substantial experience in wireless telecommunications research and development.
A background in academic research, or a demonstrated track record of collaborating with academic researchers, sufficient to earn the confidence of university research teams
Demonstrated technology translation experience, moving research results toward commercialization, standards, open source, or operational deployment
Deep understanding of the global wireless telecommunications industry landscape, including key technology trends, stakeholders, and innovation pathways
Working knowledge of emerging wireless vertical industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, healthcare, and public safety
Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior leaders across government, industry, academia, and research organizations
A working understanding of the National Science Foundation's role across fundamental research and translation, including the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
Established relationships across the telecommunications stakeholder community
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience /

Skills:

Experience supporting federal research, innovation, or technology transition programs.
Established relationships across the wireless telecommunications, networking, and innovation ecosystem.
Experience working with research testbeds, public-private partnerships, standards bodies, or technology transition initiatives.

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