1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $50–$80/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Smart Cities & ICT Infrastructure Subject-Matter Expert

Bring ten years of real smart-cities and ICT delivery to digital infrastructure scoping — intelligent transportation, smart utilities, 5G, fiber and the security around them.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your hourly rate, weekly hours and start time, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Evaluate smart cities and ICT project opportunities and say which are ready for a feasibility study
Write Terms of Reference for digital infrastructure feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects
Assess intelligent transportation, smart utility, operations management, 5G and fiber approaches against what an operator can actually run
Check that a specification opens a procurement to competition rather than closing it around one vendor

Required qualifications

At least ten years of relevant experience in smart cities and ICT development
Significant expertise across intelligent transportation, smart utilities (energy and water management), and operations management
Working knowledge of 5G, fiber optic solutions and cybersecurity in an infrastructure context
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience developing Terms of Reference for feasibility studies or technical assistance
Technical, economic and financial evaluation of ICT projects
Europe, Eurasia, Middle East or North Africa country or regional experience
Development-finance or donor-funded program experience

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $50–$80 per hour; you tell us the rate you are asking when you apply. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Smart Cities & ICT Infrastructure Subject-Matter Expert

Every application is read.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: we openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a family here. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the one smart cities or ICT infrastructure project you delivered, such as intelligent transportation, smart energy or water, 5G or fiber: the client, your role, the Terms of Reference or study you wrote, and the result. *

3. Which have you worked with hands-on: ITS systems, smart utility or operations management platforms, 5G, fiber optic networks, infrastructure cybersecurity, technical, economic and financial evaluation methods? For how long, and which could you be tested on? *

Rate and availability

Your hourly rate (USD) *

Target rate: $50–$80 an hour.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win in the next 12 months, how soon could you start? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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