C3 Policies, Capability & Industry SME

NATO•Norfolk, NY

About The Position

ACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines. The Capability Development Directorate (CAPDEV) comprises four Divisions. The Directorate supports SACT in his Capabilities Requirement Authority (CRA) role. It is responsible for a holistic through lifecycle Capability Development approach that infuses innovation and transformative efforts that are an integral part of the Warfare Development. This includes responsibilities for elicitation, development, capture and collection, quality review, traceability and visibility of capability requirements. The Digital Capabilities and Interoperability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with the management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure. This entails synchronizing horizontally across capabilities to achieve coherent efforts and outcomes. The Communications Information Services (CIS) Branch leads the Core Services and Communication Services areas including IT Service Management and Deployable Communications Information System. Furthermore, the Branch leads the development of the NATO Enterprise Architecture for future C3/Digital Information systems in accordance with approved NATO policy and links these architectures to the NDPP, the NSIP, and interoperability standards. A civilian post inside the CIS Branch which coordinates the development of ACT position and engagement with NATO C3/Digital Organisations and coordinates and guides the lifecycle coordination and implementation of Information Services to support NATO C2 of Operations to support the ACOS Digital Capabilities and Interoperability.

Requirements

University Degree in management information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, project management or related discipline and 6 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 6 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
At least eight years practical experience (participation and/or advice) in projects on design and/or implementation of Communications and Information Services.
Part of “a” or on top of “a”: at least five years of managing CIS (specialists) staff.
Part of “a” or on top of “a”: at least Project management experience (Prince II preferred).
6-8 years experience (depending on educational background/degrees) in international/national Communications and/or Information Systems life cycle programs management.
Operational experience within CIS of missions
English – SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Must be capable of leading a technical team with little supervision.
Must show considerable initiative, adaptability and judgment.
Must be capable of working harmoniously in a multinational environment.
Must be prepared to travel extensively in support of the listed duties.
This post should have a broad knowledge form a CIS architecture perspective over the areas which comprise the CIS elements of all layers from Communications to Applications and their interrelationship, as well as the contributing elements of FMN as they affect CIS services, namely: Information Assurance, Service Management and Control, standards, and Users/Missions. This knowledge is not obtainable from any single source and requires lengthy exposure via experience, contact with multiple communities of expertise, and the establishment of trust-based relationships with comparably knowledgeable and responsible counterparts to foster an environment of continuing, evolving education. The knowledge base represented by this billet is an essential element of a larger whole required to ensure the successful delivery of NATO CIS capability.
Daily and routine contact is required at the OF-7. Contact with contractors, senior staff and participation in briefings and internal review boards with Flag representation is undertaken regularly. The post will be involved in a wide range of meetings and interactions in which decisions and commitments are required regarding an optimum course of action, interpretation of policy, or assignment of resources. The incumbent must have a keen sense of the boundaries of post authority and the direction which superior leadership would adopt in response to an evolving situation. The incumbent will be required to persuade and influence senior decision makers who are routinely unfamiliar with Capability Management Issues to adopt the most advantageous course of action for NATO. The post will be required to present at conferences and respond to unplanned questions in a manner that best represents ACT and NATO.
The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Management of a major CIS Programme to successful completion and delivery.
Knowledge of the funding procedures and submission requirements for technical programmes and projects within NATO.
Familiarity with NATO system configuration and management policies.
Understanding of key components of NATO user, core services and communications capabilities.
Experience working in a NATO military commands, A/G/M/J6 or equivalent area.
A broad knowledge of NATO CIS and data science, interoperability and AI capabilities.
Staff college graduate.
PRINCE2 Foundation and/or Practitioner or equivalent.

Responsibilities

C3 Policies and Capability Manager covering areas of Digital/C3 governance, policies and management.
Coordinates the development of ACT position and engagement with NATO Digital/C3 Organization, specifically:
Supports engagement and liaison with C3 Governance, Management, and staff coordination elements, prepare advice and support to ACOS Digital Capabilities and Interoperability in allC3 Governance, Management, and staff coordination elements activities and meetings
Works in Close Coordination with the NATO HQ Cyber Digital Transformation (CDT) and STRE DPC liaison to develop, evolve and maintain C3 related policies and directives. Develops and evolves ACT-wide inputs and feedback to Policy Compliance Framework to the CDT STAFF and DPC Liaison. Ensures proper application in ACT for C3 Policy Compliance in the capability lifecycle.
Supports the preparation of papers and presentations towards to the C3 Board and the DPC Permanent Representatives that express ACT transformational positions to facilitate decision making.
Supports the preparation of papers and presentations that are part of advice and support to the ACOS Digital Capabilities and Interoperability in the Management and Governance Boards and Committees.
Contribute to the definition, development and evolution of Communications and Information Services (CIS), consistent with Federated Mission Networking guidelines and principles:
Act as a capability developer/manager for designated CIS programmes/portfolio such as NATO Digital Backbone. Consult, engage, and cooperate with NATO and non-NATO nations, NATO organizations and agencies to ensure cross initiative coherence of CIS for capability development. Management of specific innovation and experimentation initiative to support capability development may be required.
Support, help facilitate and initiate Capability Programmes for Communications and Information Services and provide subject matter expertise during project implementation and lifecycle, to include the review and validation of CFCDGM Management Products and authorization documentation – e.g. Type B Cost Estimates (TBCE), Joint Staff Reports (JSSR), and Joint Final Acceptance Inspection Reports (JFAI).
Contribute expertise to the capability development life cycle planning process, including roadmaps to help realize the Alliance Digital Strategy.
Coordinate efforts within the Command to progress NATO as an affiliate within a Federated Mission Networking context.