Project Coordinator (ACT Red Team)

NATO • United States of America, Norfolk, MA

8d • Onsite

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 DCOS MDFD Directorate consists of eight HQ SACT-based Branches that have responsibility for NATO Force Development activities. ACOS MDFD manages, coordinates and quality assures the outputs within the MDFD directorate. The Experimentation and Wargaming Branch is responsible for developing and managing ACT’s Experimentation activities. Within the EW Branch, the incumbent's main responsibility is to manage the Red Team's day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• University Degree and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience
• Previous Staff experience in a large HQ, Joint Command, NATO/National HQ or large multi-national organization.
• Four years recent experience in the application of experimentation and and/ or wargaming techniques that address concept or capability development, or larger military and milpol strategic questions.
• Two years previous experience as an Intelligence Analyst.
• Demonstrated experience in effective customer/ sponsor and stakeholder interaction and communication.
• Demonstrated experience in working in multinational teams.
• English – SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NATO and the NATO Command Structure (NCS) and NATO Force Structure (NFS).
• Experience as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for managing multiple contractors in a NATO environment.
• Previous professional experience working within a NATO context/ within NATO on strategic level.
• Previous professional experience working within a NATO context/ within NATO on operational level.
• Knowledge of the NATO Concept Development and Experimentation process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, development, and management of a Red Team, ensuring that it remains a dynamic and adaptable capability, ready to meet NATO's evolving operational needs and address emerging threats.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Red Team, including resource allocation, task prioritization, and performance management, to maintain a high level of operational effectiveness.
• Provide objective, forward-looking analysis that strengthens the Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) and enhances ACT's decision-making processes.
• Work closely with other NATO entities to incorporate Red Team insights into broader strategic initiatives, ensuring that potential threats from adversaries, terrorist groups, and strategic competitors are proactively identified and mitigated.
• Develop and sustain a robust network of subject matter experts across ACO, NATO and partner nations, and academic institutions, ensuring that the Red Team can leverage specialized knowledge and expertise to enhance operations and meet emerging challenges.
• Serve as a critical advisor to the EWB Branch Head and senior leaders on adversarial strategies and operational planning matters, offering insights that enhance strategic planning and risk management.
• Act as the (COTR) for the Red Team and wargaming contractors, ensuring all contractual obligations and the team's efforts align with NATO's strategic objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, manage contract modifications, and ensure the Red and Wargame teams operate within budgetary and timeline constraints.
• Maintain internal project control mechanisms to ensure the Red Team project remains within scope, schedule, and budget. This includes the use of NATO’s standard project management tools (e.g., project milestone tracking, risk registers, deliverable review boards). Regular progress reports will be submitted to the EW Branch Head and MDFD leadership to review adherence to objectives and identify corrective actions when required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, customers, and stakeholders within NATO to ensure alignment with broader Alliance goals. Communicate Red Team findings and recommendations clearly to the senior leadership.
• Coordinate with the EWB Branch Head and other NATO entities to integrate the Red Team into broader initiatives within the Multi-Domain Force Development (MDFD) Directorate.
• Stay informed of emerging trends in adversarial strategies, technologies, and methodologies to ensure the Red Team remains at the forefront of innovation and effectiveness.
• Deliver comprehensive documentation, including Red Team reports, strategic analysis, and wargame evaluations, ensuring that all outputs meet NATO's standards and contribute to ongoing initiatives.
• Promote a culture of critical thinking and continuous improvement within the Red Team, encouraging the adoption of best practices and lessons learned to maximize the effectiveness of NATO's strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• The post may coordinate Red Teaming or Wargame related project teams, including analysts, overall three to ten (3-10) persons.
• Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.
• Newly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree