AIRC2/IAMD Contractor Support to AIRC2/IAMD Branch

Working Location: Mons, Belgium

Security Clearance: NATO Secret

Language: High proficiency level in English language

AirC2/IAMD Branch, located at ACT Staff Element Europe (SEE) in Mons, Belgium, is responsible for NATO Air Command and Control System (ACCS), Air Command and Control (AirC2), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and AirC2 Capability Architecture programmes. In addition, the Branch contributes to other programmes and initiatives in the areas related to Air Command and Control (AirC2) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD). Following the North Atlantic Council s (NAC) decision on continuation of ACCS programme and subsequent NATO Military Committee tasking, AirC2/IAMD Branch is expected to perform additional activities to provide various AirC2-related products and contribute to Integrated Transition Team (ITT) works.

University Degree or Bachelor s equivalent in either IT Engineering, Computer Science, or Communications and Information Systems (CIS)

Minimum 3 years in the last 10 years of experience in the management of NATO/National Defense programmes and/or projects

Extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with NATO/National AirC2/IAMD domain business, programmes, governance structure and stakeholders (minimum 3 years in the last 10 years)

Knowledge about the NATO/governmental/corporate information flow and practical experience in business processes (minimum 3 years in the last 10 years)

Demonstrated working level knowledge with MS Office tools (Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)

Experience in supporting & briefing senior leaders/decision makers

Experience in formulating and drafting conceptual documents like visions, concepts, plans, requirements, point papers, thesis, roadmaps etc.

Knowledge and practical experience managing NATO projects within capability package process as well as development of planning proposals within the Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model (CFCDGM)

Knowledge about C3 capability management in NATO

Knowledge (certification) on Portfolio Management, MSP, PRINCE 2 and/or Agile or equivalent methodologies for programme/ project management

Knowledge of the NATO Architecture Framework (NAFv4) methodology and practices

3 years of experience in the last 10 years with working in a National or NATO Strategic Command or Operational Command

Development of the AirC2 Vision epoch approach including Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI) aspects and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) definition

Participation in the AirC2 Integrated Transition Team (ITT) activities and report development with the focus on the following aspects:

- Portfolio/Programme/Project Management

- In-Service Support

- Mid-term ACCS alternative analysis

- AirC2 Interim and Legacy systems perspectives

Support in the AirC2 Capability Architecture programme initiation:

- Development and setup of the Programme Management Environment (programme management plan, risk and issue management tools, etc.)

- Development of the AirC2 Capability Architecture Programme Support Project Plan and its initial management (ACT as Host Nation)

10. Support to other initiatives expected during the period:

-Development of the Project Proposal (PP) for Day Zero Secure Connectivity

-Development and submission of the Capability Programme Plan (CPP) for the initial AirC2 Capability Upgrade (ORS expected by the end of 2022)

13. Upgrade of the AirC2/IAMD Branch s Management Plan comprising the following products:

-Combined overarching AirC2 Programme roadmap

-Combined risk management structures and processes, including risk/issue logs

-Branch-level documentation repository and index

-Branch-level DOTMLPFI identification, analysis and processes

Support the development, review and coordination of the AirC2 Vision epoch approach

Support initiation of AirC2 Capability Architecture programme, including development of required programme management environment, until the dedicated Programme Support Team is established

Engage with key stakeholders, to include ITT and respective projects Host Nations in order to propose, develop and maintain associated Branch-level management planning products and processes

Support development of the new CPPs, PPs and other supporting documents required during the base and option periods

Liaise with other programmes or initiatives (e.g., Multi Domain Operations, Day Zero Secure Communications, Federated Mission Network ) in the aspects related to AirC2/IAMD area

Directly support to AirC2/IAMD Branch management planning via point papers, presentations and briefings

Coordinate inputs and carry out minimum monthly updates to the ACT Information Hub

Provide liaison with CAPDEV Programme Management Office (PMO) advising Branch practitioners and supporting implementation of new/modified processes as they are introduced (including monthly summary report to the Branch Chief)

Stakeholder engagement required to schedule and host AirC2 Capability Coordination Meetings

Maintain Branch-level documents repository, index and other tools