CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO EXPERIMENT AND WARGAMING BRANCH – RED TEAM RUSSIAN SME

CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO EXPERIMENT AND WARGAMING BRANCH - RED TEAM RUSSIAN SME

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Capability Development Team in ACT.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on Russia, consultable on Eurasian affairs.
• Coordinate external subject matter expertise on Russia in support of designated projects, ensuring alignment with the Tier approach to leverage knowledge across
• NATO and relevant external entities, mainly when such expertise is not resident within SACT HQ.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementations of WDA Lines of Delivery focused on the NWCC timeline and the strategic/operational challenges associated with Russia.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on emerging threats, adversarial strategies, and technological advancements to inform the Red Team's activities and support NATO's decision-making processes.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing Red Team reports, strategic analyses, and wargame evaluations to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards.
• Apply SME level analytic skills in order to recommend the actions required for a variety of ACT programs involving Russia.
• Provide advice and assessments to validate the Russia planning inputs are strategically sound.
• Provide reach back support to NATO HQ and ACT Directorates for planning activities, contingencies and exercise events relating to Russia.
• Act as a liaison between the Red Team and other NATO entities, supporting coordination efforts, sharing intelligence, and ensuring alignment with broader NATO objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Provide specialized operational and analytical support to the Red Team leader, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness of Red Team activities and outputs.
• Develop and maintain a repository of Red Team knowledge, including best practices, lessons learned, and research findings. This ensures that the Red Team benefits from cumulative knowledge and continues to improve its effectiveness.
• Support the development of Red Team personnel by identifying and sharing emerging trends, adversarial methodologies, and critical thinking strategies that enhance the team's capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Nationality of one of the NATO member countries.
• A Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with international teams.
• Demonstrated experience in project management to include complex stakeholder management tasks. A PMP or its equivalent is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated research experience in a relevant accredited academic institution or organization, or similar experience, related to the field or expertise.
• Having lived or worked in the area of concentration if a regional caveat applies.
• Possess experience in corporate, government or academic environment in analysis concerning international relations security studies, or similar.
• Published work that demonstrates knowledge of regional political / geopolitical, human, and economical issues.
• Demonstrated fluency in English.
• Demonstrated fluency in regional field of expertise (Russia).
• Understanding of NATO and its unique structure and work environment.
• Possess experience working in a Strategic Headquarters dealing with complex issues related to Russia.
• NATO secret clearance or national equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other collaborative software as applicable.
• Active Secret Clearance

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.