Joint Doctrine Coherence Officer

NATO; Norfolk (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NATO seeks a Staff Officer in the Joint Doctrine Branch to conduct level 2 AJP-3 reviews and assessments, lead data fusion workshops, and deliver required doctrine-related documents. The role requires strong written and oral communication, and experience in strategic policy development within a multinational setting.

You will coordinate with SME networks, harmonize doctrine revisions, and represent ACT in conferences. A NATO SECRET clearance is required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Qualifications

• University degree and 4 years post-related experience, or higher secondary with professional qualification and 5 years post-related plus 2 years function-related experience.
• At least 4 years' experience in strategic or high-level policy development or review.
• Proven ability to communicate orally and in writing and to articulate, negotiate, and obtain acceptance of new/revised concepts.
• Proven experience in development and application of new concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and assessments for up to 20 of 55 Allied Joint publications, focusing on Level 2 AJP-3 series (operations-related).
• Chair Data Fusion Workshops as required.
• Deliver documents per AAP-47: RFF questionnaires for existing doctrine; RFI questionnaires for new doctrine proposals; Data Fusion Summary.
• Prepare Reports, Doctrine Proposals and draft Doctrine Tasks.
• Collect, archive and maintain data for future doctrine tasks.
• Support the Doctrine Coherence Data Fusion Manager in analysis of policies, concepts, experiments, lessons learned and best practices.
• Attend conferences and workshops, using post-experiment data and familiar NATO doctrine and policies to ensure document consistency.
• Contribute to harmonization of doctrine revisions across AJDA.
• Coordinate with COE Programme Development to ensure AJDCP synchronization of doctrine activities.
• Provide interface to Concept Development to inform new/updated doctrine.
• Maintain engagement with NATO NSO and AJODWG, directing multinational activities.
• Coordinate with SMEs on review and maintenance of doctrine.
• Maintain working relations with MCJSB, AJODWG, ACO, IMS, Nations, NSO, Doctrine Custodians, JWC, JALLC, JFTC, COEs and others.
• Act as Section Head (Joint Doctrine Coherence) as required.
• Represent HQ SACT at conferences and meetings.
• Undertake other duties as directed.

Skills

Strategic policy development

High-level policy review

Oral and written communication

Concept development and application

Education

University Degree

Higher Secondary + professional qualification

Job description

NATO seeks a Staff Officer in the Joint Doctrine Branch to conduct level 2 AJP-3 reviews and assessments, lead data fusion workshops, and deliver required doctrine-related documents. The role requires strong written and oral communication, and experience in strategic policy development within a multinational setting.

You will coordinate with SME networks, harmonize doctrine revisions, and represent ACT in conferences. A NATO SECRET clearance is required prior to confirmation of appointment.