Communications Standards Support Services

Brevco Services; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

NCIA is seeking a Communications Standards specialist to support NATO CIS technical standards and architectures. The contractor will model reference architectures, contribute to the design and maintenance of standards, and define conformance criteria for SATCOM and related protocols.

The role emphasizes governance, coordination, and cross-domain interoperability within the DPC sub-structure and NCIA, requiring strong analytical and communication skills and a proven ability to work in

Qualifications

• University degree in a CIS field or equivalent technical qualification.
• ArchiMate and TOGAF (or relatable framework) qualification.
• At least 5 years experience with NATO CIS technical specifications in operational environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical specs into actionable requirements or guidance.
• Competencies: analytical thinking, clarity/accuracy, conceptual thinking, customer-service orientation, initiative, organizational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Model NATO Reference Architectures with ArchiMate and modelling.
• Develop NATO CIS technical standards including STANAGs, AComP, and SRD.
• Define conformance criteria for NATO communications systems, focusing on SATCOM specs.
• Support interoperability across NATO CIS systems across BLoS, LoS, SATCOM, and cellular.
• Support governance, coordination, and capability teams within DPC sub-structure, NCIA, and standard custodians.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Technical analysis

Education

University degree in CIS (systems science)

ArchiMate and TOGAF qualification

5+ years NATO CIS specs experience

Tools

ArchiMate

Job description

Communications Standards Support Services

IT Services

Type: Contract

Country: Belgium

City: Brussels

Security: Needed

Company: NCIA

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• The contractor must possess a university degree in a relevant CIS field such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification
• The contractor must possess a relevant qualification in the use of ArchiMate and TOGAF (or relatable framework)
• The contractor must have at least five (5) years of experience working with NATO CIS technical specifications, including demonstrated knowledge of their application in operational environments
• The contractor must demonstrate strong project management skills
• The contractor must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The contractor must demonstrate the ability to analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements or technical guidance
• The contractor must demonstrate the following competencies:
  • analytical thinking (ability to perform complex analyses and develop structured solutions), clarity and accuracy (ability to produce high-quality, error-free work), conceptual thinking (ability to apply and adapt learned concepts), customer-service orientation (taking ownership of issues and ensuring resolution), initiative (ability to act decisively in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment), and organisational awareness

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Knowledge of the NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its substructure
• Knowledge of NATO standardization artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD)
• Professional certifications in areas such as ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP, or CIS governance

DUTIES/ROLE:

• Modelling Reference Architectures
  • The contractor shall have a deep understanding of the use of ArchiMate and modelling to deliver NATO Reference Architectures, with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on the NATO Communications Reference Architecture
• Development of NATO CIS Technical Standards
  • The contractor shall contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of NATO Standardization Documents related to communications and networking, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD). This includes supporting the modernization and development of application layer and routing protocols enabling integration of HF and other BLoS communications systems with IP-based networks
• Development of Conformance Criteria
  • The contractor shall define and document conformance criteria for NATO communications systems, with a particular focus on Satellite Communications (SATCOM) specifications. This includes identifying measurable technical criteria that support interoperability and enable system integration early in the development lifecycle
• Interoperability and Systems Integration Support
  • The contractor shall support interoperability across NATO CIS systems by ensuring that developed standards and specifications enable effective integration across communication domains, including BLoS, LoS, SATCOM, and cellular systems
• Governance, Coordination, and Capability Team Support
  • The contractor shall support governance and coordination activities within the DPC sub-structure, NCIA, and standard custodians, ensuring alignment, consistency, and progress of communications standardization efforts. This includes supporting Chairpersons and contributing to structured standardization processes

Job requirements

All the mandatory requirements have to be met in order to apply.

• The contractor must possess a university degree in a relevant CIS field such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification (Mandatory)
• The contractor must possess a relevant qualification in the use of ArchiMate and TOGAF (or relatable framework) (Mandatory)
• The contractor must have at least five (5) years of experience working with NATO CIS technical specifications, including demonstrated knowledge of their application in operational environments (Mandatory)
• The contractor must demonstrate strong project management skills (Mandatory)
• The contractor must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills (Mandatory)
• The contractor must demonstrate the ability to analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements or technical guidance (Mandatory)
• The contractor must demonstrate the following competencies: (Mandatory)
  • analytical thinking (ability to perform complex analyses and develop structured solutions), clarity and accuracy (ability to produce high-quality, error-free work), conceptual thinking (ability to apply and adapt learned concepts), customer-service orientation (taking ownership of issues and ensuring resolution), initiative (ability to act decisively in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment), and organisational awareness
• Knowledge of NATO standardization artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD) (Nice to have)
• Professional certifications in areas such as ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP, or CIS governance (Nice to have)