NATO Military Partnerships SME - Strategy & Policy

Summary

DescriptionThis position is contingent upon contract award.Prevailance is seeking a Military Partnerships Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Partnerships Strategy, Concept Development, Policy and Analysis to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Capability Development Management Support (CMDS) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position may require up to 30 days of travel annually.The Military Partnerships SME supports the strategic development of NATO military partnerships through policy analysis, concept development, strategic planning, and geopolitical and regional analysis. This position coordinates with NATO organizations, Partner Nations, and other stakeholders to integrate Partner perspectives and opportunities into NATO military transformation, strategic foresight, future force development, exercises, experimentation, and senior leader decision-making.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToServe as a central coordination point for partnership-related activities involving command organizations, NATO headquarters, Partner Nations, and relevant International OrganizationsDevelop briefings, point papers, speaking notes, reports, decision-support products, and other staff products for senior officers, decision-makers, working groups, and external engagementsSupport the development, review, refinement, and implementation of policies, directives, concepts, processes, and procedures related to NATO military partnershipsIdentify, coordinate, and track activities, exercises, experiments, training, education, and engagement opportunities available to Partner NationsSupport information and knowledge management, lessons identified, document traceability, quality assurance, and corporate memory for partnership activitiesSupport Key Leader Engagements through development of background papers, engagement strategies, read-ahead materials, talking points, engagement reports, and follow-up actionsAdvise and support stakeholders regarding the strategic value, scope, risks, and opportunities associated with NATO military partnerships and Partner engagementDevelop and contribute to policies, directives, concepts, reports, studies, and military advice supporting the long-term development of NATO military partnerships and their interaction with NATO defense policies, cooperative programs, and transformation prioritiesLead or support partnership-related concept development activities, including strategic engagement concepts, the "out-partnering" concept, and contributions to relevant concept development and experimentation activitiesSupport integration of Partner perspectives into long-term military transformation, strategic foresight, future force design, red teaming, wargaming, and Long-Term Military Strategic Shaping activitiesIdentify programs of work, experiments, exercises, studies, training events, and other activities offering opportunities for Partner engagement and identify Partner Nations that could contribute to or benefit from those activitiesCapture best practices, lessons learned, engagement outcomes, decision points, recurring requirements, and continuity products supporting Partnerships Branch knowledge management and corporate memoryConduct geopolitical, regional, and strategic analysis of Partner Nations and partnership frameworks within an assigned country portfolio to support planning, engagement, and senior leader decision-makingQualificationsMinimum 9 years of experience in foreign or international security, international cooperation, defense, or military affairsMinimum 9 years of experience working within one or more of the following environments:NATO Enterprise (preferred)Another International Organization in a defense- or security-related positionA national mission, delegation, or embassy to an International Organization in a defense- or security-related positionMinimum 9 years of working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:NATO PartnershipsSecurity sector reform or defense and security capacity buildingDefense planningMilitary capability development or military applications of Operations ResearchDemonstrated experience drafting materials for and/or briefing senior leaders and decision-makers, including Flag or General Officers or civilian equivalentsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative softwareDemonstrated English-language proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333Valid passport from a NATO member nation with no travel restrictions to NATO nationsEducationMaster's degree or higher in International Relations, International Security, International Development, Military Studies (including Military Technology or Operations Research), Foreign Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related disciplineAttendance at a NATO or national military staff/war college at the OF-3 level or higherClearanceMust possess and maintain an active NATO SECRET or National SECRET (or higher) security clearanceAt Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.Medical + Dental + VisionPersonal Time Off (PTO)11 Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching ContributionsLife & Disability InsuranceSupplemental Health BenefitsAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceTRICARE Supplement InsuranceEducation Reimbursement ProgramComputing Device Reimbursement ProgramPrevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

DescriptionThis position is contingent upon contract award.Prevailance is seeking a Military Partnerships Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Partnerships Strategy, Concept Development, Policy and Analysis to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Capability Development Management Support (CMDS) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position may require up to 30 days of travel annually.The Military Partnerships SME supports the strategic development of NATO military partnerships through policy analysis, concept development, strategic planning, and geopolitical and regional analysis. This position coordinates with NATO organizations, Partner Nations, and other stakeholders to integrate Partner perspectives and opportunities into NATO military transformation, strategic foresight, future force development, exercises, experimentation, and senior leader decision-making.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToServe as a central coordination point for partnership-related activities involving command organizations, NATO headquarters, Partner Nations, and relevant International OrganizationsDevelop briefings, point papers, speaking notes, reports, decision-support products, and other staff products for senior officers, decision-makers, working groups, and external engagementsSupport the development, review, refinement, and implementation of policies, directives, concepts, processes, and procedures related to NATO military partnershipsIdentify, coordinate, and track activities, exercises, experiments, training, education, and engagement opportunities available to Partner NationsSupport information and knowledge management, lessons identified, document traceability, quality assurance, and corporate memory for partnership activitiesSupport Key Leader Engagements through development of background papers, engagement strategies, read-ahead materials, talking points, engagement reports, and follow-up actionsAdvise and support stakeholders regarding the strategic value, scope, risks, and opportunities associated with NATO military partnerships and Partner engagementDevelop and contribute to policies, directives, concepts, reports, studies, and military advice supporting the long-term development of NATO military partnerships and their interaction with NATO defense policies, cooperative programs, and transformation prioritiesLead or support partnership-related concept development activities, including strategic engagement concepts, the "out-partnering" concept, and contributions to relevant concept development and experimentation activitiesSupport integration of Partner perspectives into long-term military transformation, strategic foresight, future force design, red teaming, wargaming, and Long-Term Military Strategic Shaping activitiesIdentify programs of work, experiments, exercises, studies, training events, and other activities offering opportunities for Partner engagement and identify Partner Nations that could contribute to or benefit from those activitiesCapture best practices, lessons learned, engagement outcomes, decision points, recurring requirements, and continuity products supporting Partnerships Branch knowledge management and corporate memoryConduct geopolitical, regional, and strategic analysis of Partner Nations and partnership frameworks within an assigned country portfolio to support planning, engagement, and senior leader decision-makingQualificationsMinimum 9 years of experience in foreign or international security, international cooperation, defense, or military affairsMinimum 9 years of experience working within one or more of the following environments:NATO Enterprise (preferred)Another International Organization in a defense- or security-related positionA national mission, delegation, or embassy to an International Organization in a defense- or security-related positionMinimum 9 years of working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:NATO PartnershipsSecurity sector reform or defense and security capacity buildingDefense planningMilitary capability development or military applications of Operations ResearchDemonstrated experience drafting materials for and/or briefing senior leaders and decision-makers, including Flag or General Officers or civilian equivalentsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative softwareDemonstrated English-language proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333Valid passport from a NATO member nation with no travel restrictions to NATO nationsEducationMaster's degree or higher in International Relations, International Security, International Development, Military Studies (including Military Technology or Operations Research), Foreign Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related disciplineAttendance at a NATO or national military staff/war college at the OF-3 level or higherClearanceMust possess and maintain an active NATO SECRET or National SECRET (or higher) security clearanceAt Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.Medical + Dental + VisionPersonal Time Off (PTO)11 Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching ContributionsLife & Disability InsuranceSupplemental Health BenefitsAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceTRICARE Supplement InsuranceEducation Reimbursement ProgramComputing Device Reimbursement ProgramPrevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.#J-18808-Ljbffr