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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in STANAG 5066 protocol implementation, configuration management, and interoperability testing within military communication systems. Proficient in technical documentation preparation and effective communication with NATO stakeholders.
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STANAG 5066 Protocol ImplementationInteroperability TestingTechnical Documentation PreparationNATO-SECRET Personal Security ClearanceIP Networking Principles
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Hard Skills
STANAG 5066 Editions 3 and 4Configuration ManagementTesting and Validation of Communication SystemsEngineering AssessmentsProtocol Stack ConfigurationTroubleshooting Communication SystemsDevelopment of TestbedsAnalysis of Test ResultsCharacterization of BLOS AP Use CasesKnowledge of STANAG 4538 and STANAG 4539
Soft Skills
Analytical CapabilityProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Back-to-Back ModemsHF Channel SimulatorsLaboratory EquipmentOver-the-Air TransmissionFormal Messaging SystemsE-mail ServicesChat ServicesWeb Services
Certifications & Qualifications
NATO-SECRET Personal Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Military Communication SystemsNATO Communications StandardsSecure Communications ArchitecturesMultinational ImplementationInteroperability Principles
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide BRASS Enhancement 1 engineering support for implementation across NATO Nations
- Characterize BLOS AP use cases and define configuration baselines
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation containing STANAG 5066 protocol-stack parameters and configurations
- Analyze STANAG 4538 and STANAG 5066 implementations and document edition-related configuration discrepancies
- Optimize configuration baselines and maintain version control and configuration management
- Set up test environments using back-to-back modems, HF channel simulators, laboratory equipment, and over-the-air transmission
- Develop testing approaches and validation plans; perform technical testing and interoperability validation
- Troubleshoot STANAG 5066 interfaces and IP-over-HF interoperability challenges
- Analyze test results, identify risks and inconsistencies, and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and update Service Instructions for BRIPES information services, including formal messaging, e-mail, chat, and web services
- Perform engineering assessments and provide recommendations for harmonized multinational implementation
- Coordinate with NCIA technical authorities, NATO stakeholders, SHAPE, and participating Nations
- Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, implementation guidance, briefings, presentations, and meeting minutes
- Participate in monthly sprint planning, weekly progress meetings, sprint reviews, technical meetings, workshops, demonstrations, experiments, and validation activities
- Submit sprint performance reports and monthly service performance reports, including KPI evidence, risks, issues, and mitigation actions
- Travel to NATO locations when requested and authorized
Requirements
What you’ll need- Valid NATO-SECRET Personal Security Clearance for the duration of the Period of Performance
- University Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with at least two years of post-related experience; or Higher Vocational Training with a minimum of five years of post-related experience
- Minimum of two years of practical experience in engineering, implementation, configuration, or support of military or secure communications systems
- Solid scientific background and proven technical management experience in IP over HF services based on STANAG 5066
- Knowledge of STANAG 5066 Editions 3 and 4, including protocol stack, implementation, and interoperability aspects
- Knowledge of STANAG 4538 and STANAG 4539
- Knowledge of interfacing commercial and/or open-source application clients with STANAG 5066, including formal messaging, e-mail, chat, and web services
- Expertise developing STANAG 5066-based testbeds and test setups
- Experience performing interoperability testing in international forums using STANAG 5066 testbeds, including coordinating scenarios and reporting analysis
- Knowledge of STANAG 5066 use cases in the NATO Maritime Forces domain
- Strong knowledge of IP networking principles, communication protocols, network architectures, protocol stack configuration, and interoperability
- Experience preparing technical documentation, engineering specifications, implementation guidance, or Service Instructions for communication systems
- Experience testing, validating, and troubleshooting communication systems and implementing corrective actions
- Good understanding of interoperability principles, configuration management, and engineering practices in multinational or multi-vendor environments
- Familiarity with NATO communications standards, STANAGs, and secure communications architectures
- Understanding of NATO operational standards, procedures, and communication protocols
- Experience supporting engineering activities for military communication systems, technical documentation, interoperability, or communication-service implementation
- Strong analytical capability for technical assessments, interoperability analysis, testing, validation, and engineering activities
- English language proficiency at minimum C1 level, with effective written and oral communication and ability to produce high-quality technical reports for NATO circulation
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and engage constructively with stakeholders
Benefits
Comp & perks- NCIA-provided NATO RESTRICTED REACH laptop computer during the contract
- Authorized extraordinary travel expenses reimbursed based on actual costs and allowable NATO per diem
- Contractor travel expenses reimbursed for authorized business travel
- Access to necessary tools, data, and NATO networks, subject to applicable policies and authorization