Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.

The program

Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)

DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.

The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams.

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe.

The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities.

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO’s strategic objectives.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the activities of the Political Military – Assisted Decision-Making Team.
Knowledge of Data models. Evaluates the outcomes, veracity, and performance of data models.
Engages with the target user to prototype and refine human computer interfaces to optimize visualization of the relationships between different data entities.
Specifies and applies appropriate techniques to clean and properly format data for use
Reviews the benefits and value of techniques and tools and recommends improvements for cleansing and reformatting data.
Define/ refine PM-ADM operational, capability, and regulatory requirements
Development of concepts of operation, working with subject matter experts.
Construct data strategies in line with the owning organisations approach to collecting, storing, and analysing data;
Remain up-to-date with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative ideas into implementation;
Directly supports the Programme Director and travels to meetings and conferences within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category

Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum of 2 years work experience, in the field of Data Science, Data Analyst or similar role.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of at least 2 years in of requirements management tools (identify which tools).
Demonstrate 2 years knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes.
Experience involving the support to data focused operations, such experience should encompass at least 1 skill(s) listed;
Machine Learning (ML)/ AI knowledge;
Large Language Models;
Working knowledge of Computer System of Systems Architectures;
Experience with data science tools to support data analytics and data visualisation;
Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies;
Programme Management experience within a complex and dynamic programme environment.
Successful engagement with project users and stakeholders at NCIA.

Education

A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Data/Computer Science. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest within SACT, that is, at least 2 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;

Language Proficiency

Business English

Working Location

Norfolk, VA, USA

Working Policy

On-Site

Contract Duration

January 2025 – December 2026

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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