Program Analyst V

Applied Training Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Program Analyst V to support NATO's Command Structure. This role involves identifying NATO needs, conducting operational experimentation, and preparing critical decision support documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in M&S management and project execution, along with experience in military environments. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovative solutions for defense, where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of military simulations and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 5 years in M&S management with project initiation and execution.
• Experience in international military environments and defense sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify NATO needs and define solutions using M&S.
• Prepare decision support reports and work with NATO organizations.

Skills

M&S Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

English Proficiency

Knowledge of NATO

Education

University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Management

Higher Secondary Education with Advanced Vocational Training

Tools

PC Office Automation Products

Job description

Position: Program Analyst V Posted: 04/30/2025 Program Analyst V Applied Training Solutions, LLC is seeking a Program Analyst V to support the NATO Command Structure (NCS) located at HQ SACT, Norfolk,VA. Responsibilities Conduct work to identify, scope, and define NATO needs that may be satisfied with M&S on strategic and operational planning, functional planning (logistics, CIS, etc.); Testing and visualization of new concepts, operational experimentation and wargamming events, definition of NATO capabilities; Enabling the evaluation of architectures and comparison of alternative solutions and test of new NATO capabilities against its user requirements; Prepare decision support reports including briefings, operational requirements documents, user documents, and associated capability documentation; Work with NATO and national organizations to streamline M&S efforts; Support the development of the Next Generation of M&S for NATO through project management and serving as an SME for the program; Provide technical advice on M&S related documents, activities, and prototypes; Perform development of methodology, design, execution, post-processing, and socialization of M&S in support of analytical wargames; the wargames may be in support of a larger analytical study for which the contractor will need to work with others such as analysts and experimenters; Conduct work with NATO institutions, allied, and partner governmental organizations when duly authorized, as well as academia and industry from NATO nations to research and identify potential M&S solutions to NATO needs. Qualifications Essential Skills/Qualifications: 5 years in the last 10 in the field of M&S management to include initiation, planning, and execution of M&S projects at the capability level NATO Secret security clearance Citizenship with one of the NATO nations Demonstrated proficiency in English University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Management and 5 years function related experience; or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training with 8 years function related experience Demonstrable 2 years experience in the last 10 in international military environments Demonstrable 3 years experience in the last 10 in M&S programs in the defense sector, in particular experience in program and project boards and development of decision support briefings Demonstrable 5 years experience in the last 10 in M&S supporting the design, development, planning, and reporting of wargames, exercises, experiments, seminars, simulations, workshops, or other similar events Demonstrable 2 years experience in the last 10 in supporting the collection and analysis of M&S user and capability requirements Demonstrable experience in using simulation to support the development of analytical studies at the operational and strategic level Working knowledge of project management techniques and demonstrated success in using them to deliver capabilities, in particular, experience in initiation and management of programs and projects, development of exception and routine reports, and management of work breakdown packages Knowledge of the NCS and NFS Knowledge of the M&S entities within NATO, e.g., HQ SACT, JWC, JFTC, M&S COE, NCIA, etc. Practical experience with PC office automation products, including the use of internet for information research Other Requirements: US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes Performance Location: Norfolk, VA Relocation Assistance: No Clearance Type: Secret (NATO) Travel Required: Yes Working Environment: Applied Training Solutions, LLC is a leading simulations company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial customers. Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.