Requirements Mgr (Interop Stnd Implement Profiles)

The incumbent provides specialist expertise for implementing interoperability standards and profiles to meet NATO capability requirements. The role involves strategic representation, policy and standards development, stakeholder engagement, and project management within the digital interoperability domain at HQ SACT.

Responsibilities

• Represent HQ SACT in NATO Policy Committees, driving command priorities and contributing to committee programmes of work.
• Contribute to multinational teams to develop and finalize interoperability policies, plans, and standards.
• Contribute to development of data standards and harmonization of cross-Community of Interest data standards.
• Contribute to and lead key aspects of interoperability exploration events such as TIDE Sprint and TIDE Hackathons.
• Engage with NATO interoperability stakeholders to build consensus and advance strategic goals.
• Support HQ SACT’s digital interoperability programme by managing business relationships and parts of the programme and projects as directed.
• Contribute to communications strategy to convey vision, mission, and achievements of the Digital Interoperability Policy Section and Federated Interoperability Branch.
• Support divisional budget activities related to interoperability standardization.

Requirements

• University Degree and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
• 4-7 years of practical experience (depending on educational background/degree) in digital interoperability-related technologies and practices.
• Broad and sound technical knowledge and experience of digital systems and services as they are applied to the defence environment.
• English – SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
• Desirable: General knowledge of the organization and structure of NATO.
• Desirable: Experience in Digital Transformation & Technology Events.
• Desirable: Experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
• Desirable: Experience in Project Management.
• Ability to work in team environments (both as a contributor and a leader).
• Experience interacting/briefing with/to senior leadership at the A5/OF-5 Officers level.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Digital Interoperability Technologies
• Digital Systems Knowledge
• Defence Environment Expertise
• Interoperability Standards Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Development
• Project Management
• Artificial Intelligence Application
• Technical Briefing to Senior Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Team Leadership
• Team Contribution

Languages

English