JISR&A Integration SME

Overview

Prevailance is seeking a Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Awareness (JISR&A) Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Capability Development Management Support (CMDS) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to work on‑site, and may require up to 40 days of travel annually. The JISR&A Integration SME supports the development and lifecycle management of NATO JISR&A capabilities, with particular emphasis on multi‑source and multi‑domain intelligence fusion and integration. The role provides methodological, analytical, program‑management, and capability‑development support across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI) lines of development.

Responsibilities

• Support development of JISR&A capability products in accordance with NATO governance for delivery of common‑funded capabilities across DOTMLPFI lines of development throughout the capability lifecycle.
• Assist the Joint Effects (JE) Capabilities Program Director and Project Coordinators in program‑management activities and engagement with JISR&A stakeholders from tactical through strategic levels.
• Provide methodological and analytical expertise supporting a holistic approach to JISR&A capability development, particularly multi‑source and multi‑domain intelligence fusion and integration.
• Support JISR&A‑related projects, including the JISR Line of Effort and JISR&A‑related Beacon Projects, as directed by the JE Capabilities Program Director and JE Integrator/Architect.
• Elicit, capture, develop, analyze, evaluate, and trace higher‑ and lower‑level requirements, including capability targets, operational requirements, system specifications, and interoperability requirements across DOTMLPFI.
• Develop, analyze, and review JISR&A‑related policies, doctrines, directives, concepts of operation and employment, courses of action, alternatives, and other doctrinal products.
• Coordinate DOTMLPFI development and implementation synchronization and support development of recommended courses of action addressing capability development issues throughout capability lifecycles.
• Organize and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences, and meetings supporting JISR&A capability development activities.
• Collaborate with national and international military and civilian organizations, including centers of excellence and academia.
• Maintain JISR&A capability development program status information within the electronic environment supporting warfare development information‑sharing and coordination.
• Support engagement with NATO Agencies related to JISR&A capability development programs and capability validation.
• Identify lessons and best practices and support their integration into organizational learning.
• Perform additional program‑management activities as directed by the JE Capabilities Program Director and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience within the last 10 years briefing senior leaders and decision‑makers.
• Minimum 6 years of experience within the last 10 years in intelligence fusion and integration, particularly multi‑source/multi‑domain, on a Joint or Strategic‑level staff and/or in military effects planning (e.g., J2/J23 or J5/J25) within a NATO or National Headquarters, either as a military officer or civilian.
• Minimum 6 years of program/project management experience within the last 10 years in a complex and dynamic environment, focusing on military capability development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the last 10 years working in a multinational organization such as the European Defense Agency, NATO Command Structure (NCS) or NATO Force Structure (NFS).
• Familiarity with the role of NATO Agencies in system development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative software.
• Demonstrated English‑language proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333.
• Valid passport from a NATO member nation with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent national academic or military college qualification in Engineering, Information Systems, Aeronautics/Computer Science, Operations Research, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; or
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Clearance

Must possess and maintain an active NATO SECRET or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Life and Disability insurance
• Supplemental health benefits, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and TRICARE supplement insurance
• Education reimbursement program
• Computing device reimbursement program