Engineering Subject Matter Specialist - Washington DC

Job Description

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Summary

All Native Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) to provide advanced technical leadership, engineering expertise, and strategic guidance across multiple enterprise‑level initiatives. This role is a critical resource within TWD, supporting large‑scale remediation, modernization, and new‑build engineering efforts across managed networks.

The Engineering SMS will serve as a senior technical authority, advising government leadership, guiding engineering teams, and shaping the technical direction of forward‑leaning initiatives. This position requires deep engineering knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary efforts.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary engineering and technical point of contact for Division‑level government leadership, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and strategic technical vision.
• Provide strategic engineering leadership on emerging technologies that support Division, Office, and
  
  

Bureau‑level goals.

• Lead project and portfolio management activities for Division‑level engineering initiatives, including modernization, transformation, and innovation efforts.
• Direct and manage Proofs of Concept (POCs), pilot programs, Authorities to Test, and Analyses of Alternatives
  
  

for enterprise‑wide engineering solutions.

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to SMEs in areas such as:
• Enterprise data networking
• Unified Communications (UC)
• WiFi and wireless engineering
• Cloud‑based UCaaS, CCaaS, and SaaS platforms
• Develop and author engineering and strategic documentation, including:
• Executive briefings
• Technology roadmaps
• Courses of Action (COAs)
• Weekly activity and status reports
• Strategic communications
• Pilot CONOPS and schedules
• Contingency plans
• Operational runbooks and checklists
• SWOT analyses
• Dashboards and data visualizations
• Provide engineering advisory support to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams, ensuring processes align
  
  

with government‑approved standards.

• Support Business Operations with engineering‑related financial modeling, TBM framework alignment, and vendor relationship management.
  
  

Competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in engineering disciplines relevant to enterprise IT, networking, and communications.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable engineering solutions.
• Strong thought leadership in emerging technologies and modernization strategies.
• Experience managing forward‑leaning engineering initiatives (e.g., pilots, ATO/ATT processes, AoAs).
• Ability to oversee and ensure timely resolution of critical, high‑priority, or VIP technical incidents.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to brief leadership and coordinate with technical teams.
• Proficiency in analyzing operational and performance metrics to drive service improvements.
• Ability to identify and address engineering or operational deficiencies in collaboration with government
  
  

stakeholders.

• Strong research and evaluation skills for recommending new engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high‑visibility environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Auto req ID

469214BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Management

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory Responsibilities Are Required For This Position.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

Physical Demands

Most work is performed in an office setting; however, the specialist must be able to conduct on‑site engineering assessments of facilities, project sites, and building systems in various climates and conditions, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required based on mission needs.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, with approximately 10% out‑of‑area or overnight travel expected.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience, aligned with the Essential Functions and Competencies listed above.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree desired
  
  

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Desired certifications:

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) des
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $125,000.00-$150,000.00 per year based on experience. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits

City*

Washington

State*

District of Columbia

Job Code

Contract Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

All Native