Staff Officer (Technological Threat Analyst) - NATO 2030

The Staff Officer (Technological Threat Analyst) supports NATO 2030 by analyzing and managing technical information related to emerging and hybrid threats to Force Protection. The role involves technological trend analysis, risk management, and coordination of technical exploitation activities within the Joint Force Command Brunssum.

Responsibilities

• Collect, combine and analyse related reports received from NATO Command and Force structure HQs, JFCBS J2, and other organizations to make technological trend analysis regarding hybrid, C-UxS and C-IED etc in order to assess adversary`s TTPs.
• Set the blue picture for C-ET capabilities and assets. Identify capability gaps and other shortfalls related to C-UxS/C-IED operations within AOR.
• Permanently monitor the developments regarding emerging technologies and how it affects Force Protection.
• Support the Hybrid Effects Section regarding risk management and assessment cycle activities and propose suitable mitigation measures against hybrid and emerging threats.
• Participate and represent JFCBS HQ at Working Groups, Workshops and Exercises including Technical Interoperability Exercises (TIEs) when necessary.
• Represent the section/branch in NSIP activities and other procurement related processes such as Joint Requirements Review Board.
• Propose projects or/and support projects processes as a Subject Matter Expert in line with technological developments to counter emerging threat technologies to Force Protection.
• Lead, prioritize and coordinate Technical Exploitation for JFCBS with Nations and across Allied Command Operations.
• May be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries.

Requirements

• English – good – NATO Standard Language Proficiency 3333 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) in accordance with NATO standard agreement (STANAG) 6001.
• University Degree or equivalent in related field/subject (equivalent is Higher Secondary Education AND completed advanced vocational training in relevant field leading to a professional certification or accreditation).
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience with unmanned systems and/or technical exploitation including awareness of new technologies and providing analysis and provisional recommendations for future development.
• Knowledge of technology and equipment focusing on detecting, tracking, and mitigating hybrid and/or emerging threats.
• Minimum 2 years' professional experience in the implementation of new technologies to counter threats.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community practices (reporting, analysis) (desirable).
• Knowledge of adaptive manufacturing/3D printing (materials, programs, limitations) (desirable).
• Knowledge of Drone/UAV (hobby flying, military flight or repair) (desirable).
• Completion of relevant courses / trainings (desirable).
• Good communication skills, both oral and written - able to communicate at all levels.
• Good interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to collaborate and work with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively work in a complex and international environment.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Required to pass a medical examination before an employment contract offer is released.

Skills

• Unmanned Systems Analysis
• Technical Exploitation
• Emerging Threat Detection
• Hybrid Threat Mitigation
• Technology Implementation
• Technological Trend Analysis
• Risk Management
• Force Protection
• Intelligence Reporting
• Intelligence Analysis
• Adaptive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• Drone Operation
• Security clearance compliance
• Technical Information Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Communications Skills
• Problem Solving

Languages

English