Business Analyst

Role Overview

• Provision of operational analyses to support the collection, prioritization and consolidation of Interoperability Operational Requirements (IORs) for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
• Provision of business analysis/operational analysis support to operational Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across communities of interests that are participating in the FMN Inter-Working Groups (IWG) Syndicates developing Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and Procedural Instructions (PIs);
• Support the identification and management of the IERs, both functional and non-functional requirements, and engage and maintain communication with FMN stakeholders;
• Analyse and provide relevant inputs to the FMN Spiral Specification Roadmap, particularly the linkage between IORs and Capability Enhancements (CPEs);
• Support the Chairman and Secretary in OCWG meetings and other fora.
• Support the chairman and secretary in the working activities of the FMN Operational Coordination Working Group (OCWG);
• Provide analytical support to the OCWG framework development activities at the front end of the FMN Process defining the operational drivers for the interoperability architecture;
• Provide assistance to IWG Syndicates with the task of defining operational processes drawn from Allied doctrine;
• Support the derivation and maintenance of NCS Affiliate Operational Requirements for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
• Analyse processes and identify information exchange requirements, functional and non-functional requirements;
• Manage the Interoperability Operational Requirements, functional and non-functional requirements;
• Provide assistance to IWG Syndicates with the task of delivering the Procedural Instructions for the Operational Swimlanes;
• Provide assistance in preparation of products for FMN OCWG meetings;

Requirements

• Demonstrated deep knowledge (at least 5 years) of contributing to or interpreting Allied Joint Doctrine and/or similar national doctrine from a NATO Nation;
• Proven expertise (at least 3 years) in the identification and definition of Information Exchange Requirements;
• Deep Expertise (at least 5 years) in implementing or developing NATOs Federated Mission Networking Concept and Governance Framework;
• Demonstrated Knowledge (at least 3 years) of working with information exchange and interoperability standards;
• Proven ability (at least 5 years) to report/brief material tailored to the requirements of senior military stakeholders and decision makers;
• Demonstrated ability (at least 5 years) to work in an international team;
• Demonstrated ability to write effectively in the English Language;
• Demonstrated ability (at least 3 years experience) with Semantic Media Wiki and Bugzilla Issue Tracking Tools;
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the extraction and documentation of Military Operational Processes in one or more Domains or Military Functions;
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the specification and definition of Military Interoperability Operational Requirements;
• Deep Experience (at least 5 years) of working with military interoperability programmes and concepts;
• Deep experience (at least 5 years) in working with international organisations and in multinational environments;
• Knowledge of NATO Command and Force Structures and military operations.

Benefits

• Not Applicable