Maritime Task Group (MAR TG) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Tasking

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  The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance's operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by: * Training and Exercises * Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations. * Doctrine Development * Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities. * Operational Support * Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.  The JWC supports NATO's overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges. The program  To deliver each full exercise cycle the JWC relies heavily on an Exercise Control (EXCON) structure. EXCON staff members are drawn from several backgrounds and units including JWC staff, NATO component commands, Training Audience (TA) Headquarters, Partner Nations and other augmenters’ positions. EXCON has both direction and control functions which allow it to establish the conditions needed by the TA to achieve the exercise aim and objectives. EXCON size and structure is flexible and is shaped to the requirement of each phase of exercise delivery. When it is not possible to fill a position from military sources, the JWC has the option to source a contractor to fill a position. Not all contracted positions are required for each phase of each exercise. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Role Background The Intelligence (INTEL) support area simulates the NIFC (NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre). NIFC supports the exercise execution with full-spectrum, multi-domain operational and strategic intelligence, which is enabled by a wide range of intelligence disciplines, simulated national collection capabilities, and relevant subject matter expertise. INTEL creates the situational awareness for EXCON on intelligence matters and provides TAs with a RFI process and an array of resources to maximize training value Role Duties and Responsibilities * Grant robust overall strategic situational awareness * Understand exercise and training objectives and ensure their representation of the scenario supports the training audience’s achievement of those objectives. * Assist JWC EXCON INTEL in the development of NIFC strategic and operational level scenario documents tailored to the TA and TO of exercise. * In accordance with JWC EXCON INTEL Chief’s guidance and management, and with all necessary coordination, generate appropriate exercise material to provide a challenging and realistic problem set to the TA in line with the TO and scenario. * Support the TA achievement of TO, through tailored and accurate delivery of scenario intel-related information. * Quickly read, digest, analyse and understand the comprehensive strategic/operational environment and situational awareness as depicted in the scenario documentation provided by JWC. * Understand and provide recommendations for improvement in the strategic/operational intelligence to refine or improve the scenario. * Be prepared to update and amend exercise and scenario documentation during the course of the exercise in order to ensure training objectives continue to be met. * Produce agendas, written speaking notes and minutes of meetings in support of scenario building, communication/coordination and knowledge management. * Monitor TA activity and output so as to provide timely feedback to JWC EXCON staff to amend and adapt the exercise as required. * Under JWC EXCON INTEL Chief’s guidance and management, be prepared to supply updates to JWC documentation to ensure representation of latest adversary doctrine/TTPs in area of intelligence subject matter expertise. * Attend JWC EXCON meetings as dictated by the EXCON battle rhythm and JWC EXCON INTEL Chief, providing NIFC Intelligence SME advice as required. * On request, provide feedback to JWC permanent staff for the improvement of NATO exercise processes. * Provide NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC) subject matter expertise (SME) in MIL (Maritime) strategic/operational level intelligence to realistically represent the exercise scenario to include the adversary strategy, doctrine, TTPs and military thoughts to the training audience (TA). * In line with relevant existing policy and doctrine (AJP-2 series, AJP-3, MC 348 and AD 065-011), understand and analyse developing TA planning process, plans, documentation and their impacts on the Commander’s decision-making process and Training Objectives (TO). * Act as one of the focal points for the TA for NIFC MIL (Maritime) strategic/operational level intelligence matters. * Contribute to the production of the MIL strategic level EXCON/NIFC Daily Intelligence Update (DIU) and strategic level assessment. * Coordinate the DIU production with NIFC MIL Strategic Analyst, NIFC P_ESII Analyst, other NIFC MIL Analyst(s), NIFC JISR CM and all the available Intel disciplines’ SMEs. * Support and advice, during MMIDWS and/or MMSWS, in line with scenario settings and TO, a NIFC/OPFOR coordinated understanding of adversary Concept of Operations, for the NIFC way ahead of strategic/operational level intelligence and doctrines in the exercise conflict settings. * Replicate NIFC tasking to support the TA intelligence process and procedures in according with relevant doctrine. * Understand and analyse training audience plans (OPLAN) and other OPP documentation and their impacts on the INTEL development. * Assist TA by providing Maritime SME and scenario representation of NIFC DIU and appropriate focused strategic/operational intelligence assessments. * Support full spectrum PMESII strategic intelligence and doctrinal operational matters within EXCON and NIFC team. * Act as NIFC Mil (Maritime) Analyst in meetings with the TA during the exercise, whether face to face, by VTC, phone, email or letter Essential Skills and Experience * Demonstrated 3 years’ experience in the last 10 years with working in a National or NATO Strategic or Operational level Command as Intelligence Analyst. * Demonstrated 3 years’ experience in the last 10 years operational knowledge of Intelligence, either as a Military Officer or as a civilian. * Completion of the following courses: * NATO Intelligence Course or National equivalent * NATO Intelligence Analyst Course or National equivalent * NATO IRM & CM Course or National equivalent * NATO Intelligence Warning System (NIWS) Course or demonstrated working knowledge and experience within the last 5 years. * Knowledge and Understanding of the following: * NATO Air/Maritime/Ground/ Space Sensor capabilities * Space Collection * NATO Targeting Process * NATO Comprehensive Understanding of the Operating Environment (CUOE) Process * NATO Intelligence Warning System (NIWS) * Demonstrated participation in NATO and/or international strategic planning exercises and operations as intelligence SME in the last 10 years. * Demonstrated 3 years’ experience in the last 10 years in briefing senior leaders at strategic/operational level in a National or Multinational environment. * Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook and PowerPoint * Regular user of the following functional systems: * INTEL-FS * TOPFAS * BICES Language * Business English Working Location * Stavanger, Norway * Remote work may be requested on an ADHOC per requirement basis Working Policy * Each exercise support requirement is anticipated to be 5 to 15 working days per event * On-Site, unless otherwise specified with up to 12-hour days * If out of normal hours work is required, this will be requested on a per requirement basis Travel * Any associated travel costs to and from your home location to participate in the activity will be covered by Spektrum Security Clearance * Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

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  The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance's operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by: * Training and Exercises * Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations. * Doctrine Development * Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities. * Operational Support * Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.  The JWC supports NATO's overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges. The program  To deliver each full exercise cycle the JWC relies heavily on an Exercise Control (EXCON) structure. EXCON staff members are drawn from several backgrounds and units including JWC staff, NATO component commands, Training Audience (TA) Headquarters, Partner Nations and other augmenters’ positions. EXCON has both direction and control functions which allow it to establish the conditions needed by the TA to achieve the exercise aim and objectives. EXCON size and structure is flexible and is shaped to the requirement of each phase of exercise delivery. When it is not possible to fill a position from military sources, the JWC has the option to source a contractor to fill a position. Not all contracted positions are required for each phase of each exercise. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Role Background Opposition Force (OPFOR) SMEs simulate, coordinate and arrange all opposing actors during exercise execution. OPFOR SMEs ensure that OPFOR force composition, Joint Plan and Scheme of Manoeuvre are realistic and additionally mimic anticipated actions of an opposing force. OPFOR SMEs directly coordinate OPFOR concepts of operations to challenge allied-partner nation actions (BLUFOR) and associated major maritime, air and land formations, campaigns and decision making. OPFOR cells sit side-by-side with other functional areas in the scripting of content, to include JEMM and as required during execution, coordinate with EXCON RCs, to edit and adjust content to help guarantee maximum training value and pathway to achieve exercise-training objectives (TOs). OPFOR needs to ensure they understand BLUFOR plans and act accordingly and be prepared to dynamically scrip. Role Duties and Responsibilities Incident Development Workshop, MEL/MIL Workshops and Block E - Execution Phase: * Take part in/contribute to OPFOR CYBER incident and storyline development of OPFOR CYBER effects in the Joint Exercise Management Module (JEMM) and develop OPFOR CYBER effects at appropriate level and in accordance with and the overall OPFOR Joint Plan (OJP) and Scheme of Manoeuvre (SoM). * Ensure that all OPFOR CYBER incidents and injects in JEMM are focused on strategic and operational level effects (not tactical). * Support MEL/MIL Scripting, including JEMM, translating guidance from OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 into a deliverable plan and overseeing OPFOR CYBER operations across all Events, Incidents and Injects. * Actively support and advise assigned MEL/MIL workshop syndicate(s) on OPFOR CYBER implications related to incidents and injects and develop opportunities for OPFOR CYBER effects by contributing OPFOR CYBER expertise. * Specifically ensure wider understanding of OPFOR CYBER implications within events, incidents, storylines and themes and identify opportunities for OPFOR CYBER effects to be further developed and explored ICCW other Response Cells. * Coordinate, synchronize and de-conflict OPFOR CYBER injects in JEMM across the overall exercise battle rhythm with other OPFOR cells and other EXCON cells as required. * Specifically coordinate with EXCON CYBER Response Cell (RC) as required. * Contribute to the OPFOR Operational Design from a CYBER domain perspective. * Advise OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 in cyber warfare. * Brief the OPFOR CYBER team on the cyberspace package (i.e. Cyber threat actors, their TTPs etc.) as required. * Attend boards, working groups, syndicates and other meetings as directed by OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35. * Be prepared to attend OPFOR Crisis Action Team (CAT) activation at short notice or no notice in order support resolution of a critical exercise related issue. * Coordinate CAX (Computer Assisted Exercise) and Joint Theatre Level Simulation (JTLS) requirements for OPFOR CYBER actions. * Perform other OPFOR CYBER tasks as directed by the OPFOR command cell OPFOR J35. Execution (Block E): * Collaborate daily with OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 to ensure timely alignment with the latest OPFOR developments as directed by the OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35. * Assist with the preparation of OPFOR FRAGOs. * Provide daily OPFOR CYBER feedback and updates to the OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 as required. BPT brief specific OPFOR CYBER issues at the daily OPFOR Huddle * Provide support to EXCON Targeting (TGTs) cell for Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) reporting. * Be prepared to dynamically script, in JEMM, OPFOR CYBER content as required by the MEL/MIL, TA activity, OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 D&G. Essential Skills and Experience * Minimum 4 years previous military experience within the last 12 years in the operational CYBER domain, reaching the rank of OF3/OF4 (suitably experienced OF2/OR7+ considered by exception based on expertise and relevant staff experience) * In-depth knowledge and understanding of NATO’s CYBERSPACE operations Operational Planning Procedures and Processes * Experience of NATO or National Operational Exercises Education * Higher-level Civilian, Military or Staff College Education/Degree or advanced military course relevant to cybersecurity, computer science or a similar discipline Language * Business English Working Location * Stavanger, Norway Working Policy * On-Site Travel * Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance * Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.