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.

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.

Role ID – 2026-0160

Role Background

The NATO Communications and Information Academy (NCI Academy) located in Oeiras, Portugal currently delivers NATO technical and operational training on a variety of hardware and software systems. In the light of these activities, the NCI Academy is looking to outsource the delivery of Logistic Functional Area Services (LOGFAS) training, as well as the development of maintenance updates of the training materials. The contractor shall make available personnel capable of providing the services specified in this Statement of Work (SoW). The intent is to obtain the services of LOGFAS subject matter experts who can deliver training and update training materials.

The work shall involve LOGFAS training delivery to customers from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, NATO member MODs, and Partners-for-Peace units and shall be conducted at the NCI Academy in Oeiras, as well as Mobile Training Team (MTT) in any of the NATO or national locations

The main objectives of this statement of work can be summarized as follows:

• Successful delivery of LOGFAS training iterations as a Mobile Training Team (MTT) or at the NCI Academy in Oeiras.
• Successful adaptation and updating of LOGFAS training material in accordance with the latest version of LOGFAS system updates available remotely.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Course Delivery

• The training iteration preparation and delivery shall be carried out at the NCI Academy Oeiras location, and at NATO and National Headquarters, with the host authority providing the training environment and access to the LOGFAS application.
• The portfolio of LOGFAS courses covered under this agreement are the following courses (which includes the supporting Course Control Documentation, course schedules, training materials and assessments)
  • A0222 – LOGFAS Operational Movement Planning
  • A0222 – LOGFAS Operational Movement Planning
  • A0224 – LOGFAS Strategic Deployment Movement Planning
  • A0225 – LOGFAS Strategic Deployment Movement Planning (Advanced)
  • A0254 – LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator
• Each course delivery iteration shall include preparation and coordination, course delivery and end of training report on the course conduct, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement of the course.
• During their initial contract, contractors may serve as assistant instructors, supporting training conducted by experienced instructors in order to acquire necessary skills and become familiar with the NCI Academy training standards.

Each course delivery iteration shall include:

• Preparation - Review training package, perform minor updates on courseware, and validate the training environment, accounts, access and exercises before delivery.
• Training delivery - Deliver the agreed training, including theoretical content, demonstrations and practical exercises, and support participants during the session.
• Completion and feedback - Complete agreed assessments, collect participant feedback and provide attendance/results and a short training completion report.

Deliverables

0251 – LOGFAS Staff Officer Course

• Provide LOGFAS Staff Officer training support for the delivery of the 0251 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved course programme, conduct of the planned training activities, practical exercises and student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Staff Officer course objectives.

0253 – LOGFAS Sustainment Planning and Distribution Course

• Provide LOGFAS Sustainment Planning and Distribution training support for the delivery of the 0253 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved course programme, conduct of the planned training activities, practical exercises and student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Sustainment Planning and Distribution course objectives

0254 – LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator Course

• Provide LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator training support for the delivery of the 0254 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved course programme, conduct of the planned training activities, practical exercises and student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Fundamental and Data Operator course objectives

0222 – LOGFAS Operational Movement Planning Course

• Provide LOGFAS Operational Movement Planning training support for the delivery of the 0222 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved course programme, conduct of the planned training activities, practical exercises and student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Operational Movement Planning course objectives.

0223 – LOGFAS Movement Execution and Coordination Course

• Provide LOGFAS Movement Execution and Coordination training support for the delivery of the 0223 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved course programme, conduct of the planned training activities, practical exercises and student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Movement Execution and Coordination course objectives

0224 – LOGFAS Strategic Deployment and Movement Planning Course

• Provide LOGFAS Strategic Deployment and Movement Planning training support for the delivery of the 0224 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved course programme, conduct of the planned training activities, practical exercises and student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Strategic Deployment and Movement Planning course objectives

0225 – LOGFAS Strategic Deployment and Movement Planning Advanced Course

• Provide LOGFAS Strategic Deployment and Movement Planning Advanced training support for the delivery of the 0225 course at NCI Academy or at an agreed NATO or National location under a Mobile Training Team (MTT) arrangement, where applicable. Support shall include preparation and delivery of the approved advanced course programme, conduct of the planned advanced training activities and practical exercises, student support, and ensure execution of the training programme and achievement of the applicable Strategic Deployment and Movement Planning Advanced course objectives

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Advanced knowledge of LOGFAS Version 10 or 11.
• LOGFAS Trainer course qualification for LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator, and with in-depth experience of LOGFAS course delivery.
• Deep knowledge and experience of NATO's doctrine and standards relevant to Logistics.
• Knowledge and experience with NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure.
• Experience with development of technical documentation, training materials and instructional aids.
• Experience working in an international environment with Military and Civilian elements.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Experience in delivery of LOGFAS Operational Movement Planning training (0222 course).
• Experience in delivery of LOGFAS Movement Execution and Coordination training (0223 course).
• Experience in delivery of LOGFAS Strategic Deployment Movement Planning training (0224 course).
• Experience in delivery of LOGFAS Sustainment Planning and Distribution training (0253 course).
• Knowledge and experience of working with NCI Agency.
• Knowledge and experience of working with the NCI Academy.
• NATO CIS Technical Instructor or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of and experience with other existing NATO C2 and Functional Services (iGeoSIT, CoreGIS, LOGFAS, JCHAT etc.).

Working Location

• Oeiras, Portugal

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance