FMN Business Analyst

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 – 2026-0003

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of operational analyses to support the collection, prioritization and consolidation of Interoperability Operational Requirements (IORs) for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
• Provision of business analysis/operational analysis support to operational Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across communities of interests that are participating in the FMN Inter-Working Groups (IWG) Syndicates developing Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and Procedural Instructions (PIs);
• Support the identification and management of the IERs, both functional and non-functional requirements, and engage and maintain communication with FMN stakeholders;
• Analyse and provide relevant inputs to the FMN Spiral Specification Roadmap, particularly the linkage between IORs and Capability Enhancements (CPEs);
• Support the Chairman and Secretary in OCWG meetings and other fora.
• Support the chairman and secretary in the working activities of the FMN Operational Coordination Working Group (OCWG);
• Provide analytical support to the OCWG framework development activities at the front end of the FMN Process defining the operational drivers for the interoperability architecture;
• Provide assistance to IWG Syndicates with the task of defining operational processes drawn from Allied doctrine;
• Support the derivation and maintenance of NCS Affiliate Operational Requirements for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
• Analyse processes and identify information exchange requirements, functional and non-functional requirements;
• Manage the Interoperability Operational Requirements, functional and non-functional requirements;
• Provide assistance to IWG Syndicates with the task of delivering the Procedural Instructions for the Operational Swimlanes;
• Provide assistance in preparation of products for FMN OCWG meetings;

 Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Demonstrated deep knowledge (at least 5 years) of contributing to or interpreting Allied Joint Doctrine and/or similar national doctrine from a NATO Nation;
• Proven expertise (at least 3 years) in the identification and definition of Information Exchange Requirements;
• Deep Expertise (at least 5 years) in implementing or developing NATOs Federated Mission Networking Concept and Governance Framework;
• Demonstrated Knowledge (at least 3 years) of working with information exchange and interoperability standards;
• Proven ability (at least 5 years) to report/brief material tailored to the requirements of senior military stakeholders and decision makers;
• Demonstrated ability (at least 5 years) to work in an international team;
• Demonstrated ability to write effectively in the English Language;
• Demonstrated ability (at least 3 years experience) with Semantic Media Wiki and Bugzilla Issue Tracking Tools;
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the extraction and documentation of Military Operational Processes in one or more Domains or Military Functions;
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the specification and definition of Military Interoperability Operational Requirements;
• Deep Experience (at least 5 years) of working with military interoperability programmes and concepts;
• Deep experience (at least 5 years) in working with international organisations and in multinational environments;
• Knowledge of NATO Command and Force Structures and military operations.

 Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully across diverse national, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Awareness of military etiquette, rank structures, and communication protocols;
• Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement: Confident leading structured workshops and interviews with multinational stakeholders. Skilled at eliciting input, aligning perspectives, and building consensus in group settings;
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments (e.g., changing mission needs, shifting stakeholder engagement timelines). Can pivot between strategic thinking and tactical detail depending on audience and situation;
• Political and Situational Awareness: Understands the sensitivities and nuances of working in a multinational defense setting. Exercises discretion and professionalism in all interactions. Recognizes when to escalate issues, seek clarification, or defer to local/national policies;

 Working Location

• Remote

Working Policy

• Off-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance