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Yorktown Systems Group
OPFOR SPACE Subject Matter Expert (SME), NATO-JWC
Stavanger
August 4, 2024
Job Description:
Summary:
Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified OPFOR SPACE Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support NATO’s Joint Warfare Center’s (JWC) high priority exercises. JWC’s mission is to deliver high value exercises to NATO Command Structure and Force Structure entities and organizations in accordance with direction and guidance received from Allied Command Transformation (ACT) as well as SACEUR’s Annual Guidance for Exercise (SAGE) and the Military Training Evaluation Plan (MTEP). JWC employs a matrix-management organizational structure with staff Directorates and Divisions comprising the vertical component, and multi-year Exercise programs, led by Program Directors, providing the lateral component. By managing the multi-year Exercise programs, the Program Directors coordinate JWC’s contribution and support to NATO’s exercise and training program. the provider will be required to develop, produce, deliver, and archive new settings and scenarios, and update / review and deliver existing settings and scenarios, to include necessary consultation that complement and support the work carried out by JWC’s Scenario Branch. The ambition is to leverage professional, forward-thinking Provider(s) with the ability to bring creativity, novel design thinking and industry best practices to JWC’s business functions of designing, developing, and delivering exercise settings and scenarios, as well as directly supporting the delivery of NATO’s Major Joint Exercise Program.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Clearance: Must possess an active NATO or U.S. SECRET or higher security clearance.
Location: NATO Joint Warfare Center, Stavanger, Norway
Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
Summary:
Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified OPFOR SPACE Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support NATO’s Joint Warfare Center’s (JWC) high priority exercises. JWC’s mission is to deliver high value exercises to NATO Command Structure and Force Structure entities and organizations in accordance with direction and guidance received from Allied Command Transformation (ACT) as well as SACEUR’s Annual Guidance for Exercise (SAGE) and the Military Training Evaluation Plan (MTEP). JWC employs a matrix-management organizational structure with staff Directorates and Divisions comprising the vertical component, and multi-year Exercise programs, led by Program Directors, providing the lateral component. By managing the multi-year Exercise programs, the Program Directors coordinate JWC’s contribution and support to NATO’s exercise and training program. the provider will be required to develop, produce, deliver, and archive new settings and scenarios, and update / review and deliver existing settings and scenarios, to include necessary consultation that complement and support the work carried out by JWC’s Scenario Branch. The ambition is to leverage professional, forward-thinking Provider(s) with the ability to bring creativity, novel design thinking and industry best practices to JWC’s business functions of designing, developing, and delivering exercise settings and scenarios, as well as directly supporting the delivery of NATO’s Major Joint Exercise Program.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Take part in/contribute to incident and storyline development of OPFOR SPACE effects in the Joint Exercise Management Module (JEMM) and ensure OPFOR SPACE effects are designed at appropriate level and in accordance with and the overall OPFOR Joint Plan (OJP) and Scheme of Manoeuvre (So M).
- Ensure that all OPFOR SPACE incidents and injects in JEMM are focused on strategic and operational level effects (not tactical).
- Support MEL/MIL Scripting, including JEMM, translating guidance from OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 into a deliverable plan and overseeing OPFOR SPACE operations across all Events, Incidents and Injects.
- Actively support and advise assigned MEL/MIL workshop syndicate(s) on OPFOR SPACE implications related to incidents and injects and develop opportunities for OPFOR SPACE effects by contributing OPFOR SPACE expertise.
- Specifically ensure wider understanding of OPFOR SPACE implications within events, incidents, storylines and themes and identify opportunities for OPFOR SPACE effects to be further developed and explored ICCW other Response Cells.
- Coordinate, synchronize and de-conflict OPFOR SPACE injects in JEMM across the overall exercise battle rhythm with other OPFOR cells and other EXCON cells as required.
- Specifically coordinate with EXCON SPACE Response Cell (RC) as required.
- Contribute to the OPFOR Operational Design and to the OPFOR Target List from a SPACE domain perspective.
- Advise OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 in space warfare.
- Brief the OPFOR SPACE team on the space package (capabilities, TTPs etc.) as required.
- Attend boards, working groups, syndicates and other meetings as directed by OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35.
- Be prepared to attend OPFOR Crisis Action Team (CAT) activation at short notice or no notice in order support resolution of a critical exercise related issue.
- Coordinate CAX (Computer Assisted Exercise) and Joint Theatre Level Simulation (JTLS) requirements for OPFOR SPACE actions.
- Perform other OPFOR SPACE tasks as directed by the OPFOR command cell OPFOR J35.
- Collaborate daily with OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 to ensure timely alignment with the latest OPFOR developments as directed by the OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35.
- Assist with the preparation of OPFOR FRAGOs.
- Provide daily OPFOR SPACE feedback and updates to the OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 as required. BPT brief specific OPFOR SPACE issues at the daily OPFOR Huddle
- Provide support to EXCON Targeting (TGTs) cell for Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) reporting.
- Be prepared to dynamically script, in JEMM, OPFOR SPACE content as required by the MEL/MIL, TA activity, OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 D&G.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Higher level Civilian, Military or Staff College Education/Degree relevant or relevant practical experience in SPACE domain.
- Minimum 4 years previous military experience within the last 8 years in the operational SPACE domain, reaching the rank of OF3/OF4 (suitably experienced OF2/OR7+ considered by exception based on expertise and relevant staff experience).
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of NATO’s SPACE operations Operational Planning Procedures and Processes.
- Experience of the NATO or national operational exercises.
- Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.
Clearance: Must possess an active NATO or U.S. SECRET or higher security clearance.
Location: NATO Joint Warfare Center, Stavanger, Norway
Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
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