Capability Planning Manager

NATO•United States of America, Norfolk, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capability Planning Manager will act as the Capability Planning Manager for the Nuclear Consultation, Command and Control modernization Programme within the Office of the Nuclear C3. This office is leading the restoration and modernization of NATO’s nuclear deterrence posture and capabilities. The Capability Planning section leads the nuclear-related programming efforts up to the approval of Capability Programme Plans (CPPs) and is responsible for requirements and security management throughout the program's lifecycle.

Requirements

University Degree in management information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, project management or related discipline, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.
3 years’ experience in defence capability development of complex system acquisition and/or development for a large military organization or major private company supporting military of government organizations.
1 year’ experience in Programme development including requirements specification, integration, planning, financial, budget, and execution responsibilities.
1 year’ related professional experience which encompasses programmatic team leadership/management in a large military organization or major private company supporting military of government organizations.
Proven record of achievement in positions of similar scope and responsibility.
English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nuclear Consultation, Command and Control.
Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACT, ACO and NATO Agencies.
Demonstrable a comprehensive understanding of the NATO’s Common Funded Capability Delivery Model.
Knowledge and experience from problem definition and analysis using Industry best practices.
Experience in capability architecture at the enterprise level.
An understanding of the organization of NATO's nuclear policy, associated nuclear capabilities, and the political consultation process.

Responsibilities

Supports the Capability Planning Section Head in aligning and maintaining oversight of all ongoing work strands contributing to Capability Program Plan (CPP) development.
Assists in defining and developing programmatic scope, timeline, risks and cost throughout the programme’s lifecycle.
Supports analytical studies and investigations to influence further development of the NC3 capability across DOTMLPFI in close coordination with the end users.
Supports the development of NC3 capability architecture in close coordination with relevant NATO strategies, policies and directives.
Facilitates the organization of workshops with Territorial Host Nations, Agencies and end users across the alliance to ensure alignment on the NC3 vision and coherence in the CPP development.
Supports with the identification, analysis and management of dependencies related to the program and facilitation of the integration of legacy nuclear programmes into the NC3 portfolio.
Represents ACT, as directed by the Section Head, on appropriate NC3 related committees, task force, panels and working groups and define coordinated content for ACT participation in current and future NATO initiatives.
Builds and maintains strong relationships, communicating program progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders.
Supports the outreach efforts of the office of the Nuclear C3 by providing expertise and advice to all relevant NATO stakeholders (e.g. industry, academia, science and technology, NHQ IS entities and NATO bodies).
Supports the Strategic Communication efforts of the office of the Nuclear C3 and provide advice and recommendations to the NC3 leadership as required.