IFIB-ACT-SACT-25-01_#19 – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO EXPERIMENT AND WARGAMING BRANCH – RED TEAM RUSSIAN SME

Duties/role

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on Russia, consultable on Eurasian affairs.
Coordinate external subject matter expertise on Russia in support of designated projects, ensuring alignment with the Tier approach to leverage knowledge across NATO and relevant external entities, mainly when such expertise is not resident within SACT HQ.
Assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementations of WDA Lines of Delivery focused on the NWCC timeline and the strategic/operational challenges associated with Russia.
Conduct in-depth research and analysis on emerging threats, adversarial strategies, and technological advancements to inform the Red Team’s activities and support NATO’s decision-making processes.
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing Red Team reports, strategic analyses, and wargame evaluations to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards.
Apply SME level analytic skills in order to recommend the actions required for a variety of ACT programs involving Russia.
Provide advice and assessments to validate the Russia planning inputs are strategically sound.
Provide reach back support to NATO HQ and ACT Directorates for planning activities, contingencies and exercise events relating to Russia.
Act as a liaison between the Red Team and other NATO entities, supporting coordination efforts, sharing intelligence, and ensuring alignment with broader NATO objectives and strategic initiatives.
Provide specialized operational and analytical support to the Red Team leader, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness of Red Team activities and outputs.
Develop and maintain a repository of Red Team knowledge, including best practices, lessons learned, and research findings.
This ensures that the Red Team benefits from cumulative knowledge and continues to improve its effectiveness.
Support the development of Red Team personnel by identifying and sharing emerging trends, adversarial methodologies, and critical thinking strategies that enhance the team’s capabilities.