Program Manager - CBRN Capability Development

Spektrum•Norfolk, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Spektrum is seeking talented individuals to join their team and support key client projects, specifically within Allied Command Transformation (ACT), NATO’s agent for change. ACT focuses on improving Alliance capabilities, supporting NATO missions, leading military transformation, and enhancing cooperation with partners. The Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) program within ACT involves managing the development of NATO capabilities from planning through acceptance and disposal. This role will support the DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) and its various branches, including Requirements Division, Capability Division, and Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP), to ensure the effective development and implementation of NATO capabilities, particularly in the CBRN domain.

Requirements

5 years in the last 10 years of demonstrable experience in procurement programs in the defence sector. In particular, experience in participation to programme/project boards, development of decision support briefings, studies of best procurement alternatives, and risk management.
5 years in the last 10 years of demonstrable experience in project management principles and demonstrated success in applying them to deliver capabilities. In particular, experience in initiation and management of programmes and projects, development of exception and routine reports, and management of work breakdown packages.
Knowledge of project management principles and demonstrated success in applying them to deliver capabilities with certificate in Program and Project Management related certifications such as MSP and PRINCE2.
Demonstrable experience working in a multinational organization or NATO Command Structure (NCS) / NATO Force Structure (NFS) and familiarity with NATO agencies’ role in system development.
Background in operational military, especially in the CBRN domain, at tactical and/or joint level.
Master’s degree or similar national academic or Military College qualification in engineering, information systems, operations research, project management, business administration or related disciplines. Can be substituted with Bachelor Degree and 5 years of experience in relevant field.
Valid National or NATO personal security clearance
Professional English, demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support the elicitation, capture, development, analysis, evaluation and traceability of capability requirements.
Support the elicitation, capture, development, analysis, evaluation and traceability of higher and lower level requirements (such as capability targets, operational requirements, system specifications, interoperability requirements, etc.).
Support the ACT JE Capability Programme Director and the CBRN FS Project Coordinator in their programme management efforts, including the interaction with CBRN stakeholders at all levels, from strategic to tactical.
Support the development, analysis and review of concepts of operation, courses of action and alternatives.
Coordinate DOTMLPFI development and implementation synchronization; support the development of recommended courses of action to resolve relating capability development.
Organise and participate to workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings in support of the activities above.
Collaborate with national and international military and civilian organizations, including centres of excellence and academia, in support of the activities above.
Identify lessons and Best Practices and contribute to their learning within the organization.
Support the ACT JE Capability Programme Director and the CBRN FS Project Coordinator and travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
Perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labor category.