EXCON Special Advisor Subject Matter Expert (SME), NATO-JWC
On-site · Norfolk, Virginia, United States or Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Job Summary
EXCON Special Advisor SME role supporting NATO JWC exercises. Responsibilities include leveraging NATO Joint operational level experience to translate training objectives into operational dilemmas and measurable exercise effects; mentoring JWC personnel in EXCON positions; analyzing TA orders for actionable outcomes; ensuring synchronization of effects across exercise programs; and engaging with senior mentors to coordinate activity. Requires advanced degree, NATO-level education, extensive experience in NATO exercise planning and delivery, knowledge of NATO planning processes, and active security clearance. Location in Stavanger, Norway, with potential CONUS/OCONUS travel.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
- NATO or national Defense College Graduate (or equivalent)
- Three (3) years of working experience in Exercise Planning and Delivery in a complex environment
- Experience briefing senior leaders/decision makers at governance level in National or Multinational environment
- Experience in a National or NATO Command at military-political or strategic level
- In-depth knowledge of NATO combined joint operations (planning and execution) at operational, political-military and strategic levels
- Knowledge of Crisis Response Management System
- Knowledge of strategic and operational planning systems and processes
- Experience with Capability development process
- Experience with Training & Exercise doctrine, planning and execution
- Experience with New Force Model (NFM)
- Understanding of Deterrence and Defense of the EURO-ATLANTIC Area (DDA) and related SASP/Real Plans
- Mentoring practitioner qualification (3 years in last 10)
- Held Command of OF-7 appointment within NATO or national equivalent
- Proficiency in English per STANAG 6001 or equivalent
- Active NATO or U.S. SECRET or higher security clearance
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