Semiconductor SME

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 Semiconductor SME with 25+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

This role is contingent upon award

As a Semiconductor SME supporting our Federal government client, you will lead technical efforts advancing semiconductor research and development initiatives under the CHIPS Act. You will play a critical role in evaluating emerging research areas, leading technical reviews, and shaping program plans that strengthen the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem and advance innovation.

• Lifecycle Support for Broad Agency Announcements (BAA): Lead or support the full CHIPS BAA lifecycle, including requirements development, solicitation refinement, technical evaluations, synthesis of reviewer feedback, preparation of funding recommendations, and post-award monitoring of awardee organizations.
• Technical Expertise in Emerging Areas: Apply deep subject matter expertise to evaluate emerging research focus areas and technology trends aligned with CRDO priorities, including:
  • Semiconductors and advanced microelectronics technologies
  • Materials science and lithography
  • AI-enabled semiconductor design
  • Quantum applications in microelectronics
  • Biotechnology and biomanufacturing applications
  • Heterogeneous integration techniques
  • Standards development and technology commercialization
• Strategic Program Planning: Advise leadership on long-term program strategy, research prioritization, and future funding initiatives. Support development of forward-looking solicitations that strengthen U.S. semiconductor innovation and competitiveness.
• Technical Evaluations and Assessments: Conduct structured evaluations of innovation proposals and research concepts, assess feasibility and technical risk, and provide clear, defensible recommendations to inform funding decisions.
• Research and Technology Landscape Analysis: Monitor advancements across AI, quantum, biotechnology, and commercialization domains to identify high-impact research opportunities and emerging capability gaps.
• Commercialization and Transition Strategy: Provide technical insight into pathways from research to scalable commercial solutions, identifying barriers to adoption and recommending strategies to accelerate transition within the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Standards Development and Ecosystem Engagement: Collaborate with industry, academia, and government stakeholders to identify standards gaps and strengthen national and international alignment in advanced microelectronics technologies.
• Cross‑Sector
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Engage researchers, awardees, technical experts, and program stakeholders to define focus areas, address technical challenges, and ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Program Advocacy and Executive Support: Support leadership communications through development of technical briefings, decision memoranda, and stakeholder materials that clearly articulate program priorities, risks, and impact.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely in metro-accessible Washington, DC;
Reston, VA;
Arlington, VA or Boulder, CO. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, Biotechnology, or a related technical field.
  • Advanced Degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in the same fields is preferred.
• 25+ years of technical experience in R&D, applied research, or innovation strategy, preferably related to semiconductors, microelectronics, or heterogeneous integration techniques.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic program planning and lifecycle management of Broad Agency Announcements, including technical evaluations and monitoring awardee performance.
• Expertise in semiconductor ecosystem areas, including materials science, lithography, and AI‑enabled design,…