TEMPORARY POST Senior Analyst Russian Land Domain

SHAPE is looking for employing a qualified and suitable candidate to fill this post as a temporary staff for a period of 6 months. If you meet the requirements described in the job description below and wish to work in a fast paced international environment this post is for you.

In view of the nature and of the urgency of this temporary position it is important for candidates to be available for temporary practice this implies being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for this post if you are already or have previously been in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.

Post Context/Post Summary

SHAPE is the strategic level command responsible for the planning preparation conduct and execution of NATO operations missions activities and tasks as directed by Council in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Alliance.

The Operations Directorate (OPS) is responsible for monitoring the strategic environment and manages current operations for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). OPS directs and oversees all assigned operational and intelligence functional area activities through the J2 and the J3 divisions coordinates the contribution of niche forces and capabilities (JTE NUO PRM and ACCI) and tasks MOU organizations (NIFC JEWCS).

The J2 Division provides comprehensive advice warning and situational awareness to the Command Group (CG) and Allied Command Operations (ACO) on Intelligence Counter-Intelligence Security Information Security Biometrics and Identity Intelligence Geospatial Joint Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (including ISTAR) Intelligence support to Joint Effects and Targeting Intelligence Systems Databases and Interfaces as well as Intelligence Support to other disciplines including red teaming.

J2 PLANS is the focal point for all Intelligence related planning policy and ETEE (Education Training Exercise and Evaluation) efforts including a Red Team element that provides SACEUR and ACO with an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans IOT enhance the Decision Making Process (DMP). The Branch consists of two Sections: the Red Team and the J25 Plans & Policy.

The Red Team is a multi-domain multi-dimensional organizational element comprised of senior analysts that provides SACEUR and ACO with an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans operations and intelligence informed by Russian/Terrorist Groups Doctrine/TTPs in order to enhance the Decision Making Process (DMP) through structured and alternative analytical methods. The Red Team is to provide objective independent strategic and predictive analysis and to contribute to a more comprehensive Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) in support of SACEURs DMP. This leads to greater situational understanding and in turn promotes greater situational awareness. The Section consists of two Teams: Red Cell and ETEE Cell.

The incumbent is responsible for analyzing multi-domain and multidimensional doctrinal and non-doctrinal including tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) and possible courses of actions (COAs) regarding Russian Doctrine and developing chances for the Alliance.

Principal Duties

The incumbents duties are:

- As directed by the Red Cell Team Head analyzing multi-domain and multidimensional doctrinal and non-doctrinal including TTPs and COAs regarding Russian Land domain. Authoritative thinking and opinions from academia think tanks and strategic studies institutes should be reflected.

- Contribute to NATO/SHAPE common intelligence/operational pictures (CIP/COP) providing expertise from Russian Land domain perspective.

- Manage and contribute to the Red Cell analysis and development of alternate analysis including red teaming and alternative analysis techniques concerning Russian Land domain.

- As directed by the Red Cell Team Head process and exploit classified and unclassified information in any form and related to political military economic social infrastructure and information (PMESII) areas in order to support and contribute to the joint intelligence preparation of the operating environment (JIPOE).

- Lead and coordinate the Red Team intelligence support to Training & Exercise preparation and management primarily from Russian Land domain perspective.

- Support and advice to NATO/SHAPE strategic planning process (SPP) and decision-making process (DMP) including war-gaming as opposing forces (OPFOR) primarily from Russian Land domain perspective.

Special Requirements and Additional Duties

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office environment with artificial light and air (e.g. Bunker).

Normal Working Conditions apply.

The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

Essential Qualifications

a. Professional/Experience

Strategic Level Intelligence

Activities that derive the highest level of intelligence from information gathered over the widest possible area in response to requirements placed by national government the Alliance and Strategic Commands across the complete spectrum of national and international military diplomatic political and economic matters.

Skill Level (Initiate/Influence)

Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities. Influences organisation customers suppliers partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work i.e. results deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments. Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements. Advises on the available standards methods tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses designs plans executes and evaluates work to time cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.

Experience

- Minimum of 5 years related experience in multi-domain and multidimensional intelligence collection processing exploitation and dissemination within an international or national organization.

- Extensive knowledge and proven experience on Russian Doctrine analysis.

- Proven knowledge on NATO planning training and exercise procedures.

- Proven experience working within cross-functional and multi-domain teams.

b. Education/Training

University degree with 5 years of experience or Higher secondary education (Advanced) with 7 years of experience.

c. Language

English - SLP 3333 - (Listening Speaking Reading and Writing)

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

Desirable Qualifications

a. Professional Experience

Multi-domain analytical intelligence experience from an international/joint environment gained from deployment(s) to NATO operation(s) or in a national intelligence agency.

Experience from liaising with international partners on strategic intelligence cooperation and exchange.

Experience in several intelligence disciplines.

Knowledgeable or familiar with the use of NATO-specific intelligence software.

b. Education/Training

Intelligence Analyst Course Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis provided by NATO or others.

Red Team Training provided by NATO or others.

The Near Abroad The Successor States of the Former Soviet Union provided by NATO or others.

c. Language

Russian SLP 2222 (or higher)

6. Attributes/Competencies

Personal Attributes: The incumbent is responsible for analyzing complex problems based on incomplete information from multiple sources and disciplines of intelligence. This requires the application of alternate analysis techniques including but not limited to Critical Reviews Complementary Analysis Devils Advocacy Deception and Counter-deception and Corroboration. It requires excellent language and briefing skills influencing skills outside of a chain of command systems thinker with ability to identify second/third order effects and modify approach based on challenges adaptability and determination resolve to deliver on projects and designated tasks. Travel will likely be required with this post.

Managerial Responsibilities:

Professional Contacts: The incumbent works as part of a team of senior military and civilians. The analyst is required to engage with senior staff and formally brief Flag Officers on a regular basis. The analyst will also represent SHAPE with external organizations making routine engagement with counterparts at NATO HQ NIFC ACT and ACO commands.

Contribution to Objectives: The incumbent will be responsible to maintain a professional and experienced expertise on Russian Doctrine in support of Red Team needs. The multi-domain expertise on NATO adversaries is required to contribute to the wider Red Team effort to develop an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans operations and intelligence informed by Russian/Terrorist Groups Doctrine/TTPs in order to enhance the DMP through structured and alternative analytical methods.

WHAT WE OFFER

6 months contract - 38 hours per week schedule;

2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;

Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;

Salary: 8273.12 EUR the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is exempt from taxation in the Host Nation.

Benefits package: temporary personnel are covered by a benefits package which consists of an additional sum of 12% of basic salary for pension purposes basic medical and accident insurance provided under the NATO Group insurance contract (death and invalidity). The total premium for the medical and accident coverage in 2026 will be at 2.57% of the temporary staff members salary (2.32% for the medical benefits and 0.25% for accident) payable 1/3 by the temporary personnel and 2/3 by the Organisation.

For staff eligible under NATO rules there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP)( Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail e-mail fax etc) are not accepted.

Application Process :

NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.

Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English.

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.

After submitting your application you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.

Remarks:

A)Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.

B)Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed or re-submit the application.

C)Candidates individual telephone e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.