2020 Fed 100
Federal 100: Col. Frederick D. Williams
Name:
Col. Frederick D. Williams
Title:
Acting Director, Spectrum Policy and Programs, Office of the CIO
Organization:
Defense Department
Full-spectrum communicator.
DOD has long guarded the increasingly crowded spectrum it uses for weapons systems and electronic warfare, so making room for next-generation commercial services requires communications skills in both the visible and invisible ranges. Williams, who oversees DOD’s $4.3 billion spectrum relocation program, has built partnerships across DOD and with other agencies, Congress and global allies to ensure that the nation’s spectrum resources support economic growth — think internet of things and 5G — and national security. His policy, negotiation, technical and diplomatic skills are crucial to helping DOD maximize spectrum effectiveness and efficiency.
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