Joint Operations & Multi-Domain Integration

About the Role

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services, including professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject‑matter expertise. The position will support key client projects for Allied Command Transformation (ACT), NATO’s leading agent for change, which drives continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities.

ACT’s objectives include providing support to NATO missions and operations, leading military transformation, and improving cooperation with partners, nations, and international organisations. The Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) programme, under the DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV), coordinates activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate. The role will work within the Requirements Division, Capability Requirements (CR) Branch, Requirements Forward Branch, Capability Division, Capability Forward Branch, and Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) to support NATO capability development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the development of Multi‑Domain & Joint Effects (MDJE) capability products in accordance with the NATO governance model across DOTMLPFI (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, Interoperability) lines of development.
• Assist the ACT JE Capabilities Programme Director and Project Coordinators in programme‑management efforts, interacting with MDJE stakeholders from tactical to strategic levels.
• Deliver methodological and analytical expertise for holistic MDJE capability development, especially regarding Non‑kinetic/Non‑Lethal Fires and Effects Integration.
• Support MDJE‑related projects (e.g., Non‑Kinetic & Kinetic Fires Integration/NKKFI Line of Effort; MDJE‑related Beacon Projects) as required.
• Elicit, capture, develop, analyze, evaluate, and trace higher‑ and lower‑level requirements (capability targets, operational requirements, system specifications, interoperability requirements, etc.) across all DOTMLPFI aspects.
• Develop, analyze, and review MDJE‑related doctrinal corpus (policies, doctrines, directives, concepts of operation/employment, courses of action, alternatives).
• Coordinate synchronization of DOTMLPFI development and implementation, and recommend courses of action to resolve capability‑development issues throughout lifecycles.
• Organise and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences, and meetings supporting the above activities.
• Collaborate with national and international military and civilian organisations, including centres of excellence and academia.
• Administer MDJE capabilities‑development programme status information in the electronic environment supporting ACT warfare‑development information sharing and coordination.
• Support interaction with NATO agencies regarding MDJE‑related capability‑development programmes and validation of capabilities.
• Identify lessons learned and best practices, contributing to organisational learning.
• Travel to meetings and conferences within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 40 days per year, supporting the ACT JE Capabilities Programme Director and the JE Integrator/Architect.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the JE Capabilities Programme Director and the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) related to programme‑management efforts.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent national academic or Military College qualification in engineering, information systems, aeronautics, operations research, project management, business administration, or related disciplines (Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience acceptable).
• At least 3 years of experience in the last 10 years briefing senior leaders/decision makers.
• Minimum 5 years operational experience (within the last 12 years) in integration and synchronization of effects—particularly Non‑Kinetic/Non‑Lethal—at a Joint or Strategic level, or in military effects Planning, Command and Control, and Integration (e.g., J3 or J5 experience in NATO or National HQ), either as a military officer or civilian.
• At least 2 years (within the last 10 years) of programme/project‑management experience in a complex, dynamic environment focused on military capability development.
• At least 2 years (within the last 10 years) of experience 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Working location: Norfolk, VA (on‑site).
• Contract duration: January 2027 – December 2031.
• Security clearance: Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.