About this ICT Project Manager role at Spektrum
Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
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 Background
NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Academy develops and delivers NATO
Technical and operational training on a variety of communications and information’s
systems (CIS). In response to the increased demand for tactical radio training and the
desire to diversify the workforce while maintaining the quality of training provided, the
NCI Academy is soliciting commercial industry for interest and ability to support the
preparation and delivery of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Tactical Satellite (TACSAT), High
Frequency (HF) and High Capacity Deployable Line Of Sight (DLOS) radio training. The
selected supplier shall make available a contractor capable of providing the services
specified in this Statement of Work, adhering to the intent to obtain Tactical Radio
subject matter expertise who can prepare and deliver NCI Academy curriculum to the
standard expected of a NATO CIS Technical Instructor. The work shall include
coordination with the NCI Academy Tactical Radio or High Capacity DLOS Subject Matter
Experts (SMEs), as well as onsite preparation and delivery of UHF TACSAT, HF and LOS
training to customers from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, NATO
member states and select partner nations.
Role Duties and Responsibilities
A0026 – High Capacity DLOS Operator / Technician
o (4 days preparation, 10 days delivery, 1 day recovery) (Estimated
Quantity/Iterations – 3)
A0037 – UHF TACSAT Basic Operator
o (2 days preparation, 5 days delivery, 0.5 days recovery) (Estimated
Quantity/Iterations – 11)
A0038 – UHF TACSAT Applications & Database Manager
o (2 days preparation, 5 days delivery, 0.5 days recovery) (Estimated
Quantity/Iterations – 6)
A0050 – HF Operator
o (4 days preparation, 10 days delivery, 1 day recovery) (Estimated
Quantity/Iterations – 2)
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
NATO SECRET security clearance, provided by the National Security Authority
and valid at the time of submission of the bid and covering the period of the
contract.
Advanced knowledge of current NATO UHF TACSAT, HF and LOS waveforms
and modes of operations.
Advanced knowledge of NATO operating procedures relevant to current UHF
TACSAT, HF and LOS operations.
Advanced knowledge of the AN/PRC-117F and PRC-150 radio operation and
maintenance, to include antennas and ancillaries.
Experience with development of technical documentation, training materials,
instructional and learning aids.
Desirable Skills and Experience
A0026 High Capacity DLOS Operator/Technician Completion.
A0037 UHF TACSAT Basic Operator Certificate of Completion.
A0038 UHF TACSAT Application & Database Manager Certificate of
Completion.
A0050 HF Operator Certificate of Completion
A0970 NATO CIS Technical Instructor or equivalent Certificate of Completion
Knowledge and experience of working with the NCISS or NCI Academy.
Knowledge on modern tactical radios such as PRC 117G, PRC-152, PRC-160
and PRC-167.
Business English
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
We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.
