Electromagnetic Operations / Electromagnetic Warfare Support Analyst

Location

Norfolk, VA, USA (On-site)

About the role

GC2IT is seeking an Electromagnetic Operations / Electromagnetic Warfare Support Analyst to support NATO Allied Command Transformation. The analyst will provide support to the development of Electromagnetic Operations and Electromagnetic Warfare (EMO/EW) related capability products in accordance with the NATO governance model for the delivery of common funded capabilities across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI) lines of development, using a through‑life‑cycle approach and guided by the ACT Joint Effects (JE) Capabilities Programme Director/Section Head, the EMO/EW Project Coordinator, and the JE Integrator/Architect.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the development of EMO/EW related capability products in line with the NATO governance model and DOTMLPFI framework.
• Support the ACT JE Capabilities Programme Director and Project Coordinators in programme management efforts, including interaction with EMO/EW and Joint & Multi‑Domain Effects stakeholders at all levels, from strategic to tactical.
• Support the elicitation, capture, development, analysis, evaluation and traceability of higher‑ and lower‑level requirements (e.g., capability targets, operational requirements, system specifications, interoperability requirements) across all DOTMLPFI aspects.
• Support the development, analysis and review of EMO/EW related doctrinal corpus (e.g., policies, doctrines, directives, concepts of operation/employment, courses of action and alternatives).
• Coordinate DOTMLPFI development and implementation synchronization; support the development of recommended courses of action to resolve capability‑development issues throughout the capability lifecycle.
• Organise and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings in support of the above activities.
• Collaborate with national and international military and civilian organisations, including centres of excellence and academia, in support of the above activities.
• Administer EMO/EW capabilities‑development programme status information in the electronic environment supporting ACT warfare‑development information sharing and coordination.
• Support interaction with NATO Agencies regarding EMO/EW capabilities‑development programmes and validation of capabilities.
• Identify lessons learned and best practices and contribute to organisational learning.
• Support the ACT JE Capability Programme Director and the EMO/EW Project Coordinator, travelling to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 40 days per year.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the JE Capabilities Programme Director and the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) related to programme‑management efforts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent national academic or military‑college qualification in engineering, information systems, computer science, project management, business administration or related disciplines (a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience may be substituted).
• At least 3 years of experience within the last 10 years briefing senior leaders/decision‑makers.
• At least 5 years of operational knowledge of EMO/EW at the tactical or joint level (e.g., Joint Interface Control Officer, multi‑interface tactical data link experience; Navigation Warfare, Precision Navigation and Timing, Battlespace Spectrum Management) within the last 12 years, either as a military officer or civilian.
• Minimum of 2 years (within the last 10 years) of programme/project‑management experience in a complex, dynamic environment, focused on military capability development.
• Minimum of 2 years (within the last 10 years) working in a multinational organisation (e.g., European Defence Agency) or NATO Command Structure / NATO Force Structure, with familiarity with NATO agencies’ role in system development.
• English proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333, or equivalent/native proficiency where permitted.
• Active NATO, U.S., or national SECRET (or higher) security clearance as specified by the solicitation.
• Citizenship in a NATO member nation, a valid passport with no applicable NATO travel restrictions, and disclosure of all citizenships as required.

Physical Demands

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands and fingers, communicate, and reach; may occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist, and lift or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office or approved remote environment, as applicable to the position, with moderate noise. Mission requirements may include travel, meetings, exercises, workshops, or short‑notice on‑site support as stated in the contract.