Technology Advantage Senior Analyst

About the role

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with specialist services, professional aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject‑matter expertise. The position will support Allied Command Transformation (ACT), NATO’s leading agent for change, and the Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) program. The role focuses on analysing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) to inform NATO’s Warfare Development Agenda, Technology Advantage, and related capability development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to identification of new and cataloguing of existing EDTs.
• Provide deliverables to support further development and production of the Technology Advantage (TA) critical enabler.
• Analyze how TA can support identified Warfare Development Imperatives (WDI) Lines of Development.
• Update current TA Vision documents to describe a common understanding of TA.
• Prepare an initial draft Action Plan for the development of TA.
• Support the definition of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and Final Operating Capability (FOC).
• Support the creation of a TA community of interest and engage with internal NATO and external stakeholders.
• Assist the TA Project Manager and Sponsor by providing information and reports on TA Action Plan activities and integration with related projects and experimentation.
• Interact directly with external stakeholders within the scope of the contract.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information and communication technology, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of post‑related experience (or at least 6 years of extensive, progressive duties related to the function of the post if no degree).
• Two years’ experience in acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research & technology information.
• Knowledge of science‑and‑technology information sources in nations (e.g., defence research laboratories, academic institutions, media, defence ministries).
• Experience interpreting future S&T and EDT information to assess military applicability and adoption for operational challenges.
• Practical experience with PC office automation products and internet‑based information research.
• Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical examples of technology application.

Language Proficiency

Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Location

Norfolk, VA (on‑site).

Working Policy

On‑site contract position.

Contract Duration

January 2028 – December 2031.

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance required.