Staff Officer (Data Fusion Proj Mgr-Joint Ops Doc)

The Staff Officer is responsible for conducting reviews and assessments of Allied Joint publications, primarily Level 2 AJP-3 series (operations-related), chairing Data Fusion Workshops, and delivering doctrine-related documents. The role supports doctrine coherence and harmonization across NATO and liaises with multiple NATO bodies and external partners to ensure doctrinal consistency and development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and assessment for up to 20 Allied Joint publications focusing on Level 2 AJP-3 series
• Chair Data Fusion Workshops as required
• Deliver documents in accordance with AAP-47 processes including RFF questionnaires, RFI questionnaires, Data Fusion Summary Reports, Doctrine Proposals and draft Doctrine Tasks
• Collect, archive, control and maintain data useful for future doctrine tasks
• Support Doctrine Coherence Data Fusion Manager in analysis of emerging policies, concepts, experiment results, lessons learned and best practices
• Attend conferences, conduct or participate in workshops utilizing post-experiment/exercise data and lessons learned
• Contribute to harmonization of doctrine revisions across the Allied Joint Doctrine Architecture
• Ensure NATO Centres of Excellence synchronize activities related to doctrine development
• Interface with Concept Development to inform doctrine development
• Maintain engagement with NATO Standardization Office and doctrine-related subject experts
• Coordinate with SMEs on review and maintenance of doctrine
• Maintain doctrine related working relations with various NATO bodies and working groups
• Act as Section Head (Joint Doctrine Coherence) as required
• Represent HQ SACT at conferences, meetings, and visits
• Undertake other duties as directed

Requirements

• University Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience
• At least 4 years' experience in strategic or high-level policy development or review
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing and to articulate, negotiate, and obtain acceptance of new/revised concepts
• Proven experience in the development and application of new concepts
• English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
• Familiarity with politico-military, technical and capability related topics affecting Alliance interests (desirable)
• Prior experience with military forces, with exposure to national joint and multi-national operations (desirable)
• Past experience working in a Multi-national environment (desirable)
• Must be able to obtain NATO SECRET Security Clearance

Skills

• Strategic Policy Development
• High-level Policy Review
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Negotiation
• Concept Development
• Doctrine Review
• Data Fusion Workshop Facilitation
• Doctrine Document Preparation
• Political-Military Knowledge
• Capability Analysis
• Multi-national Operations Experience
• Military Forces Experience
• NATO Doctrine Familiarity
• Security Clearance Management

Languages

English