Telecommunications / LMR Subject Matter Expert (1099)
Engagement Type Independent Contractor (1099) | Per-Task-Order Engagement
Location Remote with site assessment travel as task order requires
Reports To Assigned task order Program Manager
Rate $170 per hour (consultant direct rate)
1099 Engagement — Independent Contractor: This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement, not W-2 employment. Consultants execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement for pre-qualification on the bench. Paid engagement occurs only when specific Task Orders are issued under the Master ICA. Consultants set their own hours within defined deliverable deadlines, maintain their own equipment, and are free to work for other clients. No PSCG benefits apply; consultants manage their own taxes, insurance, and retirement.
ABOUT PSCG
PSCG maintains telecommunications and Land Mobile Radio subject matter experts for per-task-order engagement supporting responder communications restoration on federal disaster response task orders. Target consultants include former FEMA MERS personnel and industry telecommunications specialists.
THE ENGAGEMENT
PSCG is looking for Telecommunications and LMR SMEs for per-task-order engagement on federal disaster response task orders involving responder communications, emergency telecom restoration, and deployed communications capability assessment.
TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK
• Assess responder communications infrastructure damage following declared disasters.
• Advise on temporary emergency communications deployment.
• Support LMR trunking system restoration and augmentation.
• Coordinate with FEMA MERS, FirstNet, and applicant public safety communications staff.
• Scope FEMA PA Project Worksheets for communications infrastructure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, or related discipline; military or federal equivalent acceptable.
• Minimum ten (10) years of telecommunications or responder communications experience.
• Knowledge of LMR, P25, FirstNet, and emergency communications architectures.
• Active clients or portfolio demonstrating genuine independent contractor status.
• U.S. Citizenship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active Public Trust or Secret clearance.
• FEMA MERS alumni status or equivalent federal deployed communications experience.
• APCO or NENA certifications.
• Pacific region communications experience.
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
• Engagement under PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement.
HOW TO JOIN THE BENCH
Send resume, licensure documentation (if applicable), and a brief statement on current client portfolio and availability to careers@pinnaclescg.com and patricia.hughes@essentialhcsolutions.com Qualified candidates will be invited to execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement and be added to the bench for activation when applicable Task Orders arise. Joining the bench creates no paid engagement obligation for either party until a specific Task Order is executed. Reference position code TELCO-SME in the subject line.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPLIANCE
PSCG is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, PSCG especially encourages veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. PSCG participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace per the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employment offers are contingent on successful background investigation, citizenship verification where required, and confirmation of non-debarment via SAM.gov.
Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is a national healthcare consulting, and management company. The core services include providing clinical and non-clinical resources for federal, state, and local governments. Our team has extensive experience in providing services to all types of health plans including network development, provider relations, contract negotiations, contract execution, credentialing support as well as healthcare consulting and management services.
Our approach involves:
Provider Speed to Market – We have developed statewide and national provider networks that can meet nearly any requirement
High Performing Networks – Network status visibility and prioritization with competitive negotiations, well priced networks and ability to monitor goals
Market Penetration – Engagement of providers and facilities in the market area quickly to establish value proposition and relationships for network growth and sustainability as well as filling in gaps needed to meet network adequacy requirements
Credentialing Verification – We use a credentialing verification management system that performs primary source verification for state licensure, background checks, malpractice history and verification to ensure the safety of those that are served.
We are confident in our abilities to bring contracted providers to any network and can build a robust network based on any timeline and within budget
