Emerging Technology Analyst

Spektrum•Norfolk, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Spektrum is seeking an Emerging Technology Analyst to support key client projects, specifically for the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA). The NCIA is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and IT services to NATO members and partners, including cybersecurity, command and control systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, and information management. This role is part of the Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) program, which is critical for delivering C3 capabilities and CIS services. The program requires a high-performing workforce, including Interim Workforce Consultants (IWCs), who make up approximately 15% of the total workforce. This position is crucial for NATO's ability to remain competitive, innovative, and operationally relevant by analyzing, assessing, and adopting Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) in line with the NATO Warfare Capstone Concept (NWCC), Warfare Development Agenda (WDA), and Technology Advantage.

Requirements

Two years’ experience in the acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research & technology information.
Knowledge of S&T information sources in nations, for example defence research laboratories, academic institutions, media, and defence ministries.
Experience in interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information in order to assess how such technologies may be applied within the military environment and adopted to address current and future operational challenges.
Practical experience with PC office automation products, including the use of internet for information research.
Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical examples of how emerging technologies can be applied to the conflicts of today and tomorrow.
Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the identification of new and cataloguing of existing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs).
Contribute to the sustained assessment of EDT implications and adoption opportunities in support of the Warfare Development Agenda.
Promote increased experimentation of EDT-based solutions in realistic environments.
Provide and coordinate input to programming of EDTs activities within ACT S&T POW in support of ACT’s foresight, NDPP, multinational solutions, capability development, training, and education.
Influence and exploit EDTs that address identified capability shortfalls and those significantly impacting available capabilities.
Provide and coordinate input to the production and delivery of EDTs advice that informs the strategic foresight analysis efforts (SFA, FFAO), NATO defence planning (e.g., NDPP step 2) and subsequent capability and force development efforts, including capability requirements formulation, concept development and experimentation and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
Identify capability shortfalls that could benefit from adoption of EDTs by analysing the NDPP products, the operational Lessons Learned and in coordination with other ACT staff.
Educate HQ SACT staff on the opportunities and risks associated with EDTs.
Organize and manage a knowledge base through sustained provision of the current status of EDT adoption for Warfare Development and to enable information exchange between ACT, NATO, and national EDT stakeholders.
Act as a member of the Innovation Branch under Multi-Domain Force Development, executing tasks and duties as directed by the Section Head Science and Technology or superiors with regard to projects, activities, and outputs related to the Branch core tasks in the broader field of Science and Technology.