Instructor (TOPFAS)

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO UN EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services specialised aerospace and defence sales delivery and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATOs member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV and when required stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorises: NATO International Civilians (NIC)s Military (Mil) and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID C004828

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare maintain and deliver theoretical and practical training on all TOPFAS applications including interoperability training at NCI Academy or at customers location in mobile training teams.
• Support the TOPFAS Section Head in planning and coordination of TOPFAS iterations and ensure business continuity for the TOPFAS Section.
• Support other courses with TOPFAS related lessons if required.
• Prepare the training environment including coordinating the preparation for trainings at customers location.
• Develop and apply suitable training delivery methods for classroom remote online and blended learning.
• Produce the required visual audio-visual or multimedia aids including teaching notes and handouts.
• Apply Academy Quality Assurance Policies.
• Contribute to Course Control Documentation in accordance with SAT procedures.
• Deputize for higher-grade staff if required.
• The incumbent may be required to perform a similar range of duties within the organization at the same grade with or without there being any change to the contract.

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• Experience in delivering training to adult learners and a proven ability to convey.
• Knowledge of NATO Operations Planning Process
• Experience in working with TOPFAS application (OPT SAT CAT).
• Qualification in on or more of the NCIA Academy TOPFAS courses:
• A0266 - TOPFAS System Analysis Tool (SAT).
• A0265 - TOPFAS Operations Planning Tool (OPT).
• A0267 - TOPFAS Campaign Assessment Tool (CAT).
• A0264 TOPFAS System Administrator
• A0285 TOPFAS OPT Train the Trainer
• A0286 TOPFAS SAT Train the Trainer
• A0288 TOPFAS Functional Manager

Working Location

• Oeiras Portugal

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isnt for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.