Layered Resilience Analyst, NATO ACT

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Job Title

Layered Resilience Analyst, NATO ACT

Location

Norfolk, VA - Norfolk, VA 23501 US (Primary)

Category

Contractors

Job Description

Summary:
Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a Layered Resilience Analyst to provide support to the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) program. The main objectives of the ACT are to provide appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; lead NATO military transformation; improve relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations, and international organizations.
The scope of this statement of work (SoW) is to define the requirements for contracting an analyst in support of SALT’s work to the deliver the LR WDI. Within this framework, the contractor will work within SPP/SALT under the directives of the Branch Head (BH), reporting to the LR Section Lead, who also will serve as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). The contractor will be working in close coordination with the other staff officers, the other branches of SPP and HQ ACT on issues listed above. The contractor’s main effort in 2025 will include the development of the NMRRA and LRC for submission to the Military Committee (MC) and, for 2026, the development of a LR Implementation Roadmap. The contractor will also help in daily work coordination and collaboration efforts, and other tasks associated with the LR WDI, DZI CE and WDA.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Shall be under the responsibility of the SALT BH and involved in most aspects of SALT work, to include writing reports, coordination of webinars and working groups, and development of numerous products related to Warfare Development and resilience related topics.
• Shall be assigned to SALT LR Team to support the development and implementation of LR WDI in general, and the LRC, NMRRA and Implementation Roadmap in particular.
• Assist in the scoping work related to the LRC on military resilience (MR) developments and with the drafting of the MR aspects of the LR PoW;
• Cultivate a methodological approach to a gap analysis of MR, informing the development of the NATO NMRRA.
• Improve integration of the LR into existing CoI, Centres of Excellence and other networks including delivery of LR into Resilience training courses.
• Build ACT and SALT’s understanding of the impacts of Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) for MR.
• Cultivate understanding of MR relevant to the ongoing on climate change in NATO and cognizant of the impacts to the gap analysis.
• Maintaining, designing, and curating the MR content on the LR CoI unclassified Transnet page.
• Attend weekly SALT meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled, at the direction of the BH. Currently there is one scheduled SALT meeting per week, with impromptu meetings called when required.
• Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely;
• Provide input on NWCC and WDA and offer ideas and related analysis;
• Understand and shape the NATO’s/ACT’s strategy and mission;
• Share ideas with multiple stakeholders and gain alignment from them;
• Be available to ACT leadership for WDA related requirements;
• Collaborate as required with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputs;
• Fulfil other specific WDA related tasks directed by SALT BH;
• Contribute to the development of an exhaustive follow-on report about LR in close coordination with military staff officers and HQ ACT direction;
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts that satisfy long-term needs of Warfare development;
• Interpret political, economic, sociocultural, technological, and military trends and develop alternatives ways of assessment;
• Develop plans to materialize long term strategy and analyze development proposals;
• Conduct research to identify threats and opportunities;
• Construct forecasts and analytical models.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, military or academic environment in the analysis of military forces, resilience, posture, planning or operations.
• Demonstrate experience in researching and analyzing international relations and security studies, civilian preparedness, and disaster management and Civilian- Military engagement and interaction.
• Demonstrated experience in Civilian and Civilian-Military Resilience at military strategic and/or operational levels.
• Demonstrate experience of understanding impacts of Civilian Preparedness and Resilience on Military Resilience at the strategic level.
• Demonstrate experience working at a military headquarters, or similar environment, at staff level on policy development, gap analysis, strategic planning, policy development procedures and associated staff work on the operational and strategic levels of military activities.
• An understanding of Civilian Preparedness and Disaster Response, Civilian- Military Interaction and Engagement within an international organization or governmental organization with a preference of experience working for or with NATO.
• Master’s degree or higher in political science, international studies, security studies, emergency preparedness is preferred. Master’s degree can be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree and appropriate level of experience in fields linked to Civilian Preparedness, Disaster Management and Response, Civilian Resilience or Civilian-Military interdependencies as described above.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with academia and governmental partners.
• Capacity to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to work effectively as the member of a multinational and multi- disciplinary team.
• Execute a broad range of complex professional or technical work activities in a variety of contexts.
• Ability of disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving.
• Ability for a comprehensive approach based on credible evidence, the most probable counterarguments, and risks.
• Excellent ability of using contemporary office tools, including MS office and communications systems.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Clearance: Requires NATO SECRET security clearance or active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority

 Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Travel will be required

The contractor can be required to travel on official business in support of ACT both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year or as agreed.

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Travel

Some travel may be required