Principal Member of Technical Staff – Government

AT&T

Principal Member of Technical Staff part of AT&T’s FirstNet Architecture organization. Overseeing end-to-end architecture, planning, design, and implementation of FirstNet network and services.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeChantilly • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,000 - $283,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Research and Development initiatives, integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to develop and implement innovative, scalable, and robust systems aligning with organizational goals.
Serve as subject matter expert during the continuous integration/continuous deployment cycle in a production environment focused on complex design, engineering and development.
Lead complex projects from inception to implementation and foster a collaborative team environment.
Effectively communicate project progress and technical concepts to stakeholders.
Conduct quantitative, algorithmic and theory-based analysis for addressing business issues in information extraction and synthesis, data mining, data visualization, network design and optimization, market and financial analysis, operations research, and decision support systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results.
Demonstrated ability to lead critical, high-impact projects and designs/implements innovative business strategies.
Works with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions.
Serves as a mentor and assists others with challenging issues.
PhD in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or Masters in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

data miningdata visualizationnetwork designoptimizationmarket analysisfinancial analysisoperations researchdecision support systemscontinuous integrationcontinuous deployment

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic directioncollaborationcommunicationmentorshipproblem-solvinginfluencingproject managementcritical thinkingbusiness insight

Certifications

PhDMastersBachelors