Subject Matter Expert

Position: Subject Matter Expert - Violent Extremist Organizations

Location: Norfolk, VA

Security Clearance: Secret

Join NATO’s Mission to Counter Violent Extremism

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Subject Matter Expert on Violent Extremist Organizations to play a pivotal role in shaping NATO’s counter-terrorism strategies. If you have a strong background in analyzing terrorism and counter-terrorism operations, join us in making a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on designated terrorist organizations and provide consultancy on terrorism and counter-terrorism operations.
• Coordinate external subject matter expertise on terrorism to support designated projects, ensuring alignment with NATO’s Tier approach to leverage knowledge across NATO entities and external organizations.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of Warfare Development Agenda (WDA) Lines of Delivery focused on NATO’s NWCC timeline and the strategic/operational challenges posed by designated terror groups.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on emerging threats, adversarial strategies, and technological advancements to support NATO Red Team activities and inform decision-making processes.
• Draft, review, and finalize high-quality Red Team reports, strategic analyses, and wargame evaluations that meet NATO standards.
• Apply analytical expertise to recommend actionable insights for NATO projects and wargames related to violent extremist organizations.
• Provide reach-back support to NATO HQ and ACT Directorates for planning activities, contingencies, and exercise events related to designated terror groups.
• Act as a liaison between the Red Team and other NATO entities, facilitating coordination, intelligence sharing, and alignment with broader NATO objectives.
• Deliver specialized operational and analytical support to the Red Team leader, offering insights to enhance Red Team activities and outputs.
• Develop and maintain a repository of Red Team knowledge, including best practices, lessons learned, and research findings, to improve team effectiveness.
• Support the professional development of Red Team personnel by identifying emerging trends, adversarial methodologies, and critical thinking strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• Citizenship: Must hold the nationality of one of NATO’s member countries.
• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience:
• Demonstrated expertise in working with international teams.
• Project management experience, including complex stakeholder management tasks. A PMP certification or equivalent is required.
• Proven research experience in an accredited academic institution, organization, or equivalent, related to the field of expertise.
• Experience living or working in areas of focus, where applicable.
• Background in corporate, government, or academic analysis concerning international relations, security studies, or related fields.
• Published work demonstrating knowledge of regional political, geopolitical, human, and economic issues.
• Experience as a field-grade officer with a background in counter-intelligence or counter-terrorism operations.
• Familiarity with NATO’s structure, processes, and strategic headquarters.
• Skills:
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other collaborative software, including Microsoft Visio.
• Clearance: NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of experts, influence NATO’s counter-terrorism strategies, and make a difference in addressing some of the most pressing security challenges of our time. Your insights and expertise will directly contribute to NATO’s mission and capabilities.

Ready to Lead the Fight Against Violent Extremism?

Apply today and become a key part of NATO’s counter-terrorism initiatives.