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
- Develop programme team training modules for the relevant Common Funded Governance Model (CFCDGM) stages managed in ACT: Module 1 (Pre-ORS); Module 2 (CRB development); Module 3 (CPP development); Module 4 (Post CPP approval).
- With the cooperation of relevant experts (Collaboration Site and Info Hub developers, Cost Oversight, Requirements Analysts, etc.), deliver the training modules to the new programme teams (Programme Directors, Project Coordinators, Requirements Managers and other team members) established in ACT to manage emerging CF programmes (mainly as part of the NATO 2030 initiative).
- Likewise, train new personnel assigned to ongoing CFCD programmes, due to PE 3-year rotation or addition of personnel to teams (Contractors, NIC, etc.).
- Coordinate with the PMO Best Practice Section the incorporation of lessons learned, updated procedures and best practices to the training modules.
- Cooperate with the PMO programme coordinators in coaching and mentoring programme teams on a continuous basis.
- Develop, update and deliver a 3-day CAPDEV Newcomers Orientation course, in cooperation with the Requirements Division and relevant CAPDEV actors, as well with STRATMAN P3 Management.
- Cooperate with STRATMAN P3 Management in the P3 & Capability delivery course, as well as advise on annual Industry Best Practice Training for HQ SACT.
- Cooperate with the HR Branch HQ Staff Training coordination to provide CAPDEV cross-functional related training.
- Within Global Programming, act as the Capability Development Functional Area (ETEE Discipline) SME for the Requirements Authority Representative (PMO Branch Head). Liaise with the Global Programming ETEE Discipline Point of Contact in MDOFD to conduct Training Requirements Analyses and Training Needs Solutions for CFCDGM related training to be developed and delivered in NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) or other Training Facilities.
- Cooperate with NSO in the development and delivery of training sessions in CFCDGM related courses (RMEP, C3, etc.)
- Work with Distributed Learning (MDOFD) in the proposal and delivery of CFCDGM related training for the JADL platform.
Essential Skills and Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in developing and/or leading training, ideally related to NATO Global Programming.
- Minimum of two 3 years working in a national defence organization, a multinational organization or, ideally, NATO Command or Force Structure.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Programme Management, ideally working with the NATO Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model for capability development and implementation.
- Certified qualification in Programme and Project Management (Axelos or similar methodologies).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (desirable Master’s degree) in a related field.
Language Proficiency
- Business English
Working Location
- Norfolk, VA, USA
Working Policy
- On-Site
Contract Duration
- February 2025 – December 2026
Security Clearance
- Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
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