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Layered Resilience Analyst
Jobs, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Job DescriptionWorking Location:
Norfolk, VA, USAAuthorization to access highly sensitive information is requiredLanguage:
High proficiency level in English languageBACKGROUND:
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 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.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, military or academic environment in the analysis of military forces, resilience, posture, planning or operationsDemonstrate experience in researching and analysing international relations and security studies, civilian preparedness and disaster management and Civilian-Military engagement and interactionDemonstrated experience in Civilian and Civilian-Military Resilience at military strategic and/or operational levelsDemonstrate experience of understanding impacts of Civilian Preparedness and Resilience on Military Resilience at the strategic levelDemonstrate 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 activitiesAn 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 NATOMaster'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 abovePersonal attributes:- 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
DUTIES/ROLE:
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 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 WDAThe contractor will 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 topicsThe contractors will 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 particularAssist in the scoping work related to the LRC on military resilience (MR) developments and with the drafting of the MR aspects of the LR PoWCultivate a methodological approach to a gap analysis of MR, informing the development of the NATO NMRRAImprove integration of the LR into existing CoI, Centres of Excellence and other networks including delivery of LR into Resilience training coursesBuild ACT and SALT's understanding of the impacts of Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) for MRCultivate understanding of MR relevant to the ongoing on climate change in NATO and cognisant of the impacts to the gap analysisMaintaining, designing and curating the MR content on the LR CoI unclassified Transnet pageAttend 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 requiredProvide feedback about their work clearly and conciselyProvide input on NWCC and WDA and offer ideas and related analysisUnderstand and shape the NATO's/ACT's strategy and missionShare ideas with multiple stakeholders and gain alignment from themBe available to ACT leadership for WDA related requirementsCollaborate as required with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputsFulfil other specific WDA related tasks directed by SALT BHContribute to the development of an exhaustive follow-on report about LR in close coordination with military staff officers and HQ ACT directionContribute to strategic planning efforts that satisfy long-term needs of Warfare developmentInterpret political, economic, sociocultural, technological and military trends and develop alternatives ways of assessmentDevelop plans to materialize long term strategy and analyze development proposalsConduct research to identify threats and opportunitiesConstruct forecasts and analytical models
Norfolk, VA, USAAuthorization to access highly sensitive information is requiredLanguage:
High proficiency level in English languageBACKGROUND:
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 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.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, military or academic environment in the analysis of military forces, resilience, posture, planning or operationsDemonstrate experience in researching and analysing international relations and security studies, civilian preparedness and disaster management and Civilian-Military engagement and interactionDemonstrated experience in Civilian and Civilian-Military Resilience at military strategic and/or operational levelsDemonstrate experience of understanding impacts of Civilian Preparedness and Resilience on Military Resilience at the strategic levelDemonstrate 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 activitiesAn 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 NATOMaster'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 abovePersonal attributes:- 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
DUTIES/ROLE:
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 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 WDAThe contractor will 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 topicsThe contractors will 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 particularAssist in the scoping work related to the LRC on military resilience (MR) developments and with the drafting of the MR aspects of the LR PoWCultivate a methodological approach to a gap analysis of MR, informing the development of the NATO NMRRAImprove integration of the LR into existing CoI, Centres of Excellence and other networks including delivery of LR into Resilience training coursesBuild ACT and SALT's understanding of the impacts of Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT) for MRCultivate understanding of MR relevant to the ongoing on climate change in NATO and cognisant of the impacts to the gap analysisMaintaining, designing and curating the MR content on the LR CoI unclassified Transnet pageAttend 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 requiredProvide feedback about their work clearly and conciselyProvide input on NWCC and WDA and offer ideas and related analysisUnderstand and shape the NATO's/ACT's strategy and missionShare ideas with multiple stakeholders and gain alignment from themBe available to ACT leadership for WDA related requirementsCollaborate as required with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputsFulfil other specific WDA related tasks directed by SALT BHContribute to the development of an exhaustive follow-on report about LR in close coordination with military staff officers and HQ ACT directionContribute to strategic planning efforts that satisfy long-term needs of Warfare developmentInterpret political, economic, sociocultural, technological and military trends and develop alternatives ways of assessmentDevelop plans to materialize long term strategy and analyze development proposalsConduct research to identify threats and opportunitiesConstruct forecasts and analytical models