Staff Officer (Operational Analysis)

Post Context

• Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF) provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct
  operations across all domains in peacetime, crisis and conflict, in order to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as
  directed by SACEUR.
• The Operations Directorate is responsible for directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating operational effects and staff functions. It
  assists and provides advices in the execution of assigned responsibilities and duties regarding all regionally and focused operational
  activities.
• The J3 Division is responsible for the implementation and oversight of operational plans, procedures and techniques to ensure effective C2
  of assigned forces in peacetime, crisis and conflict. It supervises the activities of the J33 Current Operations Branch and its 24/7 Joint
  Operations Centre (JOC) capability, J35 Coordination and Synchronization Branch, Joint Fires and Effects Branch, the Force Protection Branch,
  and the Joint Assessment Branch.
• The Joint Assessment Branch is responsible for the gathering of evidence to provide formal feedback on the progress and results of an
  operation in order to inform decision-making and adjust the plan.
• The Operational Assessment Section focuses on assessing the mid-term planning-horizon in order to support operations synchronisation. An
  assessment of progress towards the end of the current phase or upcoming decisive conditions is required to support course of action
  development or adjustment and, possibly, branch planning.
• Within the office, the incumbent provides tailored analysis to assist in the assessment process using data drawn independently and from a
  variety of sources.

Principal Duties:  

The incumbent's duties are:
a. Works with Section Head to determine how best OA can support the work of the Section and Branch.
b. Utilising this guidance, provides the J10 Assessment Branch with scientific advice and an objective, scientifically based problem solving
capability.
c. Conducts analytical studies to support decision-making in areas such as joint warfare, stability operations, political military affairs and so
on.
d. Assists in developing metrics and the means through which these metrics can support the Assessment process.
e. As required, supports the wider Operational Planning Process through the provision of OA support.
f. Leads in training OA personnel.
g. Undertakes work as part of a project team or working group as directed or assigned
h. The incumbent provides tailored analysis to assist in the assessment process using data drawn independently and from a variety of sources.
 

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• University Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading
  to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
  Professional experience in the field of fiscal control and accounting operations. 
• Experience of military modelling, simulation and war gaming together with expertise on computer systems and related applications.
• Knowledge of joint and/or combined operations at both operational and tactical levels.
• Ability to apply standard Operational Research techniques to include statistical analysis, mathematical modelling, project management,
  simulation, linear programming and other analytical techniques.

• Proficiency in computer software programmes designed to apply analytical techniques.

   

  
  Language:

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

Attributes/Competencies:

Personal Attributes: Incumbent may have to deploy forward as part of an Assessment cell within a deployed HQ. During intensive periods of
planning, incumbent may have to work long, anti-social hours. Incumbent must be comfortable in the international environment and possess
sufficient tact to work as part of a close-knit, hardworking team. Incumbent must possess the judgement necessary to raise significant
information - should he/she discover it - through the Command chain.

Professional Contacts: Works in close coordination with the staff in higher and subordinate HQs and NATO agencies, as well as senior
National and international operational analysis experts and scientists. Executes duties and functions requiring internal and external contacts
including coordination and negotiation with non-military organisations. Liaises with NATO and National Operational Research, Operational
Analysis and War gaming organisations. Maintains a strong working relationship with OA cells in other JFCs and other commands in order to
facilitate the development of coherent analysis procedures at the joint level.

Contribution To Objectives: Consistently supports and contributes to mission effectiveness and efficiency with time and relevant advice to
the Setion Head on operational analysis and related issues. Constantly monitors developments in operational analysis and research and
advises on their application to current and future military operations and the military objectives assigned to COM.

Security Clearance

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.

Contract - This position is linked to a specific NATO project and is for a limited duration of 2 (TWO) years only. Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.  Newly recruited staff will be offered a two year definite duration contract. 
 

Notes for Candidates - The JFC Norfolk Careers gives full details on the eligibility criteria and application processes to be adopted by all candidates.  However, candidates should particularly note:

Please answer each of the pre-screening questions completely in English. Expressions such as: “please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc” are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.

Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.

The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G17 will be considered with priority.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.