Key skills
Communication
About this role
This is a remote position.
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of NCI Agency has a requirement for off-site support to the ACOS J6 of Allied Command Operations (ACO). The support is required to assist ACO with their representation of the NATO Command Structure as an Affiliate (NCSaaA) within the Federated Mission Networking (FMN) Operational Coordination Working Group (OCWG). The services to be provided are as follows:- Provision of operational analyses services to support the collection, prioritization and consolidation of NCSaaA Interoperability Operational Requirements (IORs) for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
- Provision of operational analysis services to support operational NCSaaA 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 to the identification and management of the IERs, both functional and non-functional requirements, and engage and maintain communication with FMN stakeholders;
- Analysis services to provide relevant inputs to the FMN Spiral Specification Roadmap, particularly the linkage between IORs and Capability Enhancements (CPEs); and
- Representation of NCSaaA in OCWG meetings and other fora.
Requirements
Essential education, experience, and training: Demonstrated knowledge (at least 3 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 3 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 documented use) with Semantic Media Wiki and Bugzilla Issue Tracking Tools.
- Proven experience (at least 3 years) in the extraction and documentation of Military Operational Processes in one or more Domains or Military Functions;
- Proven experience (at least 3 years) in the specification and definition of Military Interoperability Operational Requirements;
- Deep Experience (at least 3 years) of working with military interoperability programmes and concepts;
- Deep experience (at least 5 years) in working with international organisations and in multinational environments; and
- Knowledge of NATO Command and Force Structures and military operations.
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully across diverse national, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Awareness of military etiquette, rank structures, and communication protocols;
- Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement: Confident leading structured workshops and interviews with multinational stakeholders. Skilled at eliciting input, aligning perspectives, and building consensus in group settings;
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments (e.g., changing mission needs, shifting stakeholder engagement timelines). Can pivot between strategic thinking and tactical detail depending on audience and situation;
- Political and Situational Awareness; and
- Understands the sensitivities and nuances of working in a multinational defense setting. Exercises discretion and professionalism in all interactions. Recognizes when to escalate issues, seek clarification, or defer to local/national policies.