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  • 5 Year Contract
  • NATO ACT Norfolk Virginia , US

STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY – POLITICAL WARFARE

1. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
2. NATO secret clearance or national equivalent.
3. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (in English).
4. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
5. Demonstrated experience working with international teams.

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STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY – POLITICAL WARFARE

Period of Performance:
Base Period: Contract Award – 31 December 2026
Option Period One: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
Option Period Two: 1 January 2028 – 31 December 2028
Option Period Three: 1 January 2029 – 31 December 2029
Option Period Four: 1 January 2030 – 31 December 2030

Taskings:

1. Serve as STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY (SPP) subject matter expert (SME) on Political Warfare as it relates to NATO, Russia, China, and state sponsored Terrorism.
2. Developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementations of NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC) Warfare Development Agenda (WDA) Lines of Delivery focused on the NWCC timeline and the political warfare challenges associated with
Russia, China, and terrorism.
3. Support of SPP’s Political-Military Affairs Constellation Group and related strategic initiatives, including SPP’s NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis Training Education Centre (JATEC) project titled “Political-Military Strategy Development”.
4. Support strategy development by coordinating internal and external subject matter expertise on Russia and China; support of designated projects ensuring alignment with HQ SACT Red Team, SHAPE J2 Red Team, NATO HQ entities, and relevant external entities.
5. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on political warfare to support HQ SACT’s Strategy Development Programme of Work: Russia’s Theory of Victory, military strategies and doctrine.
6. Provide specialized strategic, operational and analytical support to SPP Strategy Policy and Analytics (SPA) Strategic Research Officer, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness research activities and outputs. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing PLP reports, strategic analyses to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
2. NATO secret clearance or national equivalent.
3. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (in English).
4. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
5. Demonstrated experience working with international teams.
6. Possess experience working in a Strategic Headquarters dealing with complex issues.
7. Demonstrated research experience related to the field or expertise: published work that demonstrates knowledge of regional political / geopolitical, human, and economical issues.
8. Possess experience in corporate, government or academic environment in analysis concerning international relations security studies, or similar.

  • Full time
  • 09:00 am - 05:00pm
  • Norfolk Virginia, US
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  • 5 Year Contract
  • NATO ACT Norfolk Virginia , US

SME/WARGAME DESIGN

1. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries.
2. 4-Year University baccalaureate degree in security/defence studies, analysis or related
field.
3. Demonstrated experience in wargame design, development or similar structured
analytical design in the past five (5) years, preferably within multinational or military
environments.
4. Demonstrated ability to create or adapt core rules, mechanics, and structures for
wargames aligned with specific aims and objectives.

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WARGAME DESIGN

Period of Performance: Base Period: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026, Option Period
One: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027, Option Period Two: 1 January 2028 – 31 December
2028, Option Period Three: 1 January 2029 – 31 December 2029, Option Period Four: 1
January 2030 – 31 December 2030

Taskings:

1. Engage with the game sponsor, Project Manager, and Game Director to define the
problem statement, aim, objectives, research questions, and intended use of wargame
outputs.
2. Research relevant doctrine, existing wargames (commercial and professional),
academic writings, and lessons learned to inform design choices.
3. Develop or adapt the core rules, mechanics, and structure of the wargame to ensure
alignment with objectives and constraints, including available time, participant numbers,
classification level, and required outputs.
4. Design and produce physical and digital wargame components, including maps, boards,
markers, cards, adjudication tools, and software interfaces.
5. Coordinate closely with the scenario coordinator, analysts, and event planners to
integrate scenario content and ensure venue layouts support compelling gameplay.
6. Lead or assist with playtesting, rehearsals, and refinement cycles, incorporating
facilitator and analyst feedback to ensure the wargame achieves its intended purpose.
7. Prepare and deliver design briefs and validation reports, articulating how the design
meets the sponsor’s objectives.
8. Support wargame execution by helping facilitate gameplay, explaining rules, and
troubleshooting design-related issues as they arise.
9. Perform additional tasks related to event planning / wargame design or documentation
as required by the COTR within the scope of this contract.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries.
2. 4-Year University baccalaureate degree in security/defence studies, analysis or related
field.
3. Demonstrated experience in wargame design, development or similar structured
analytical design in the past five (5) years, preferably within multinational or military
environments.
4. Demonstrated ability to create or adapt core rules, mechanics, and structures for
wargames aligned with specific aims and objectives.
5. Demonstrated experience conducting or leading playtesting cycles, incorporating
feedback to refine wargame products.
6. Demonstrated experience working in multinational teams.
7. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and coordination experience.
8. NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent.
9. Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (SLP 4444) or
equivalent.
10. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite, collaborative
platforms, and familiarity with visualisation tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio or similar).
11. Prior experience designing or supporting NATO wargames at an operational or strategic
level.

12. Demonstrated experience preparing design briefs, validation reports, or contributing
sections to final wargame reports and after-action report (AAR) documentation.

  • Full time
  • 09:00 am - 05:00pm
  • Norfolk Virginia, US
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  • 5 Year Contract
  • NATO ACT Norfolk Virginia , US

DATA MODELING AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS

1. 10+ years of progressive experience in data modelling, database administration, and BI
development. 2+ years of experience performing these tasks in IBM-ELM and the IBM database environment (Db2), including the relational database management system
(RDBMS).

2. Demonstrated Expertise with Enterprise Data and Analytics and Publishing tools: IBM-
ELM, IBM Rational Publishing Engine (RPE), Oracle, MS SQL Server, and BI tools such

as Power BI and Oracle BI.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

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DATA MODELING AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS

Period of Performance: Base Period: Contract Award – 31 December 2026, Option Period
One: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027, Option Period Two: 1 January 2028 – 31 December
2028.

Taskings:

1. Data Modeling and Repository Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain logical
and physical data models, database schemas, tables, and relationships to support
enterprise-level information systems. Primarily IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
(ELM)

2. Data Integration and Interoperability: Develop processes for importing, exporting,
migrating, linking, and merging data from multiple repositories, ensuring compatibility
and interoperability (e.g., via Requirements Interchange Format).
3. Metadata and Data Dictionary Management: Maintain comprehensive metadata
repositories, data dictionaries, and naming conventions to ensure consistency, accuracy,
and discoverability of enterprise data.
4. ETL Development: Design and execute ETL workflows to extract, transform, and load
data from multiple sources—including spreadsheets, legacy systems, and modern
applications—into structured repositories.
5. SQL Optimization: Conduct SQL tuning, query optimization, and performance
diagnostics to ensure efficient operation of Oracle and MS SQL Server environments.
6. Business Intelligence Development: Develop, customize, and maintain BI reports,
visualizations, and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, Oracle BI, and other approved
tools to provide actionable insights to decision-makers.
7. Custom Application Development: Create small-scale, fit-for-purpose database
applications using platforms such as Microsoft Access, FileMaker Pro, or web-based
solutions to meet specific stakeholder needs.
8. Change and Configuration Management: Support the change and configuration
management of data assets, ensuring version control, documentation, and compliance
with lifecycle management processes.
9. Testing and Quality Assurance: Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting of
database structures, BI solutions, and data pipelines to verify accuracy and functionality.
10.Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational, NATO,
industry, and regulatory standards for data storage, reporting, and access control.
11.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business analysts, developers, system
administrators, and end users to capture requirements and translate them into technical
specifications.
12.Process Automation: Identify opportunities for automating repetitive data preparation,
reporting, and integration tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
13.Cross-System Reporting: Integrate data across multiple systems to deliver unified,
cross-domain analytics and reporting solutions.
14.User Training: Deliver training sessions, documentation, and user guides to ensure
effective adoption and utilization of BI tools, database systems, and reporting solutions.
15.Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data
systems, BI tools, and associated applications.
16.Capability Lifecycle Analysis Support: Contribute data modelling and analytics
expertise to support requirements-based strategic planning, capability development, and
operational decision-making processes.
17.Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labor category.

Essential Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of progressive experience in data modelling, database administration, and BI
development. 2+ years of experience performing these tasks in IBM-ELM and the IBMdatabase environment (Db2), including the relational database management system (RDBMS).

2. Demonstrated Expertise with Enterprise Data and Analytics and Publishing tools: IBM-
ELM, IBM Rational Publishing Engine (RPE), Oracle, MS SQL Server, and BI tools such as Power BI and Oracle BI.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
4. Advanced technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, vendor-specific DBMS certifications)
preferred.
5. Demonstrated experience with data integration, ETL processes, and system
interoperability in enterprise environments such as Open Services for Lifecycle
Collaboration (OSLC) (API development and management), and experience with
Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF) for information exchange across the NATO
enterprise.
6. Demonstrated experience supporting full SDLC activities, including requirements
analysis, system design, testing, and deployment.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in SQL, data analysis, and customization of enterprise
applications.
8. Demonstrated professional experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and
configuration management processes.
9. Demonstrated minimum NATO or National SECRET clearance with the appropriate
national authority for the duration of the contract.
10.Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized
Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.
11.Demonstrable proficiency in effective oral and written communication, including briefing
and coordinating with business stakeholders.

  • Full time
  • 09:00 am - 05:00pm
  • Norfolk Virginia, US
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  • 5 Year Contract
  • NATO ACT Norfolk Virginia , US

MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS IMPLEMENTATION

1. A University/ bachelor’s degree in science or management or 10 years of relevant and
demonstrable experience
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 8 in exercise planning.
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 8 in analysing data.
4. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the last 8 working with cross-functional teams,
including subject matter experts.

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MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS IMPLEMENTATION

Period of Performance: Base Period: Contract Award – 31 December 2026, Option Period
One: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027, Option Period Two: 1 January 2028 – 31 December
2028.

Taskings:

1. Coordinate and contribute to the activities of the Multi-Domain Implementation Team,
across Allied Command Operations (ACO) and the Alliance.
2. Coordinate MDO Implementation through NDPP, SCDP, and DDA alignment within HQ
SACT, wider ACT, SHAPE and NATO HQ
3. Coordinate efforts with other directorates within ACT on MDO related activities.
4. Liaise with Exercise planners to ensure MDO is an integral part of the wider Exercise
programme and gather MDO lessons learned from Exercise itself.
5. Develop and enhance the Synchronisation of Non-Military Instruments of Power into
wargaming and exercises to fully move the Alliance towards being MDO enabled by
2030.
6. Oversee and analyse specific activities within the Roadmap to be able to verify the
implementation of MDO within the Alliance.
7. Liaise with the Strategic Planning Group and Programme Management to align
capabilities to MDO requirements.
8. Coordinate ACT input to NATO HQ and NMA related policy development through close
interaction with NATO HQ and ACO/SHAPE.

Essential Qualifications:

1. A University/ bachelor’s degree in science or management or 10 years of relevant and
demonstrable experience
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 8 in exercise planning.
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 8 in analysing data.
4. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the last 8 working with cross-functional teams,
including subject matter experts.
5. Demonstrable experience with managing and fostering relationships across all levels.
6. Minimum of 4 years’ demonstrable policy development and strategic analysis experience
7. Minimum of 4 years’ demonstrable strategic planning and engagements experience
8. Minimum of 4 years’ demonstrable warfare development-related experience
9. Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience in project management.
10. Demonstrable experience with international organizations or multinational teams or
working in a military or defence environment.
11. Demonstrable knowledge of NATO structures and procedures.
12. Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance

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  • 09:00 am - 05:00pm
  • Norfolk Virginia, US
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