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Strategic Thinker/Planner DZI
- Working Location: Norfolk, VA, USA
- Security Clearance: NATO Secret
- Language: High proficiency level in English language
DESCRIPTION
Strategic Alternatives Branch (SALT) operates under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) SPP. SALT branch is currently focused on the implementation of the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC) and in particular its two Warfare Development Imperatives (WDI): Cognitive Superiority and Layered Resilience and their associated Lines of Delivery.
The NWCC is a 20-year vision for the development of NATO s Military Instrument of Power. The NWCC, together with the Concept for Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area, implement NATO s Military Strategy. NATO Heads of State and Government committed to the full implementation of both concepts at their summit meeting in 2021. They comprise the military adaptation component of the broader NATO Agenda 2030. ACT is implementing appropriate elements of the NWCC through the Warfare Defence Agenda (WDA). The Layered Resilience imperative looks to define Military Resilience, identify interdependencies with Civil Resilience, and offer advice on how to enhance resilience of the Military Instrument of Power (MIoP). It does this through a number of specific Lines of Delivery and associated work, including Day Zero Integration (DZI) which is identified as a cross cutting Critical Enabler in the WDA. DZI looks to create a persistent and effective integration of the Alliance MIoP with instruments of power of other relevant actors, synchronize efforts, and address challenges in the current and future operating environment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
Demonstrated experience and background in policy and strategy development and the associated staff work and/or strategic planning
Demonstrated experience in government, academic, military or corporate environment in analysis in the area of international relations and security studies
Project / programme management experience, including prioritisation and risk management
Advanced knowledge of defence planning, operational planning and/or capability development processes
Previous experience in an international organization / governmental organization, preferably NATO experience
DUTIES/ROLE:
Lead the development of a Non-NATO Taxonomy
Lead the development of a Day Zero Integration Concept
Lead the development of a Day Zero Assessment
Analyse relevant inputs to draw insights for NATO s opportunities to synchronize efforts with Non-NATO Actors
Contribute to advancing NATO s and ACT s thinking on Layered Resilience and DZI, their future development and implementation
Develop DZI implementation roadmap towards IOC and FOC, in accordance with Warfare Development Agenda and Warfare Development Plan
Develop, maintain and expand DZI Community of Interest, including Allied nations, NATO-accredited Centres of Excellence, partners, Non-NATO Actors, academia and industry
Organize the DZI Working Group meetings, including drafting of invitation letters, agendas and meeting reports
Support as necessary SALT and SPP leadership on Layered Resilience and DZI-related requirements
Collaborate as required with other ACT stakeholders to provide DZI-related inputs
Work with other Layered Resilience LoDs to ensure coherence and alignment
Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely
Fulfil other specific Cognitive Superiority and LTMSS related tasks directed by SALT Branch Head and Layered Resilience Team Lead
Attend weekly SALT branch meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled, at the direction of the Branch Head
Employment Type
Full Time
