Communications Standards Support

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.

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Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

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Role ID – CDT-0011

Role Background

Cyber Digital Transformation Division (CDT) drives the end-to-end transformation of NATO’s Military and Non-Military Instruments of Power, enabled by digital technologies, to enhance the Alliance’s ability to execute its core tasks in a Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)

environment. In particular, increase Alliance Digital Interoperability, support the modernisation of NATO’s Standardization processes, and enable the adoption of data exploitation capabilities and AI.

The contractor shall support NATO’s digital transformation by developing and advancing communications and networking standards that enable persistent, secure, and policy- compliant consultation, command, and control networks in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).

We are looking for a well-rounded professional with excellent technical and communication skills as well as experience in the military domain. NATO knowledge would constitute an asset.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• The contractor shall engage with relevant stakeholders, including Capability Teams (e.g. Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS), SATCOM, Cellular Communications for Defence), Chairpersons, national subject matter experts, NCIA representatives, and standards custodians, to elicit, analyse, and validate requirements related to communications and networking standards. This includes translating complex CIS technical specifications and operational needs into clear, actionable, and testable requirements.
• The contractor shall contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of NATO Standardization Documents related to communications and networking, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD). This includes supportin The contractor shall define and document conformance criteria for NATO communications systems, with a particular focus on Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) specifications. This includes identifying measurable technical criteria that support interoperability and enable system integration early in the development lifecycle.
• The contractor shall support the development of application layer and routing protocols enabling integration of HF and other BLoS communications systems with IP-based networks. This includes working closely with Capability Teams and standards custodians to define interoperable and scalable connectivity solutions.
• The contractor shall support interoperability across NATO CIS systems by ensuring that developed standards and specifications enable effective integration across communication domains, including BLoS, LoS, SATCOM, and cellular systems.
• The contractor shall support governance and coordination activities across Capability Teams, NCIA, and standard custodians, ensuring alignment, consistency, and progress of communications standardization efforts. This includes supporting Chairpersons and contributing to structured standardization processes.
• The contractor shall prepare and deliver briefings, technical presentations, and reports to NATO committees, Capability Teams, and working groups, clearly communicating progress, technical solutions, and recommendations.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• The candidate must possess a university degree in a relevant CIS field such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• The candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience working with NATO CIS technical specifications, including demonstrated knowledge of their application in operational environments.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong project management skills.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements or technical guidance.
• Analytical thinking (ability to perform complex analyses and develop structured solutions), clarity and accuracy (ability to produce high-quality, error-free work),
• Conceptual thinking (ability to apply and adapt learned concepts),
• Customer-service orientation (taking ownership of issues and ensuring resolution), initiative (ability to act decisively in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment), organisational awareness.

Education

• The candidate must possess a university degree in a relevant CIS field such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its substructure is desirable.
• Knowledge of NATO standardization artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD).
• Professional certifications in areas such as ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP, or CIS governance are desirable.

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance