Mission Security Specialist

Spektrum

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Spektrum supports Allied Command Transformation and NATO missions, providing security services for high-profile events and international travel. The role focuses on risk assessment, security planning, and coordination with partner agencies to safeguard personnel and assets.

The position requires strong briefing skills, experience with OSINT, and an active NATO clearance. It is based in Norfolk, VA and involves on-site security operations for multinational initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in security administration, risk management or related fields.
Experience planning and coordinating security for high-profile events and international travel.
Active NATO SECRET (or higher) clearance maintained throughout deployment.
Proven ability to brief senior leadership and coordinate with external agencies.

Responsibilities

Analyze reports to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations.
Collect and analyze security information from OSINT and other sources.
Provide comprehensive security briefings tailored to missions and events.
Develop security plans for high-risk events and ensure compliance with NATO policies.
Lead site surveys and risk assessments for event venues and operations.
Prepare after-action reports and contribute to lessons learned.

Skills

Security administration

Risk management

Event security planning

International travel security

Stakeholder coordination

OSINT analysis

Briefing senior leaders

Emergency response

Education

Risk Management certification (PMP/CRMP or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Security databases

Job description

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.

The program

Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)

DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.

The Requirements Division

The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities.

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams.

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons)

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe.

The Capability Division

The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure.

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons)

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities.

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP)

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO's strategic objectives.

Role ID: ACT-CDMS-27-01-A-LC22

Background and Scope of Work

The Headquarters Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), under the ACT Office of Security (AOS), plays a central role in NATO's transformation process, ensuring the security of personnel, assets, and sensitive information. The Force Protection (FP) team is tasked with ensuring the safety and security of HQ SACT staff during external events and missions, both within NATO's areas of responsibility and internationally. This includes both Diamond Events (high-profile engagements) and regular official travel.

The Force Protection (FP) team is responsible for the safety and security of HQ SACT Staff during external events and missions. The FP Staff Officer performs the planning, coordination, and execution of all Diamond events within the Host Nation (HN) and abroad, and security coordination of all missions of SACT HQ personnel. A Mission Security Coordinator should be identified to organize and carry out the safety and security responsibilities of all travel duties of HQ SACT personnel as well as support the Section during external event.

A Mission Security Coordinator is essential to the FP section for the successful monitor, consultation and debriefing of the HQ SACT personnel that is travelling for duty reasons all over the world. Coordination with external security advisory agencies to helping HQ SACT protect its assets, employees, and events outside the United States is the main duty of the Mission Security Coordinator. In addition, supporting the organization and management of Diamond events with local actors (businesses, law enforcement agencies, organizations, etc.), which supports the generation of critical threat and risk assessment is requested. This post will be instrumental and unique in providing dedicated attention to security and safety matters that may arise to those travelling personnel and attendees of events.

Tasking:

Analyse reports from the ACT travel database (FINs) toidentifyhigh-risk destinations and critical travel locations for HQ SACT personnel.
Collect andanalyzesecurity information from multiple sources, including opensource intelligence (OSINT), classified reports, and local security advisories, to assess risks and threats in advance of travel.
Provide comprehensive security briefings to HQ SACTtravelers, offering specific advice on security protocols, local risks, and mitigation strategies tailored to individual missions and events.
Develop security plans for high-risk events and missions, ensuring that all travel and event operations comply with NATO's security policies and procedures.
Perform regular risk assessments and security audits toidentifyvulnerabilities at planned event sites and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
Lead site surveys to assess potential vulnerabilities at event venues, developing actionable security reports, and risk mitigation strategies based on findings.
Examine attendee lists for non-NATO participants and evaluatecounterintelligence (CI) risks,identifying individuals or groups who may pose a security threat to NATO personnel or operations.
Prepare security briefs for topleaders/management approval; format to be coordinated with FP Staff Officer and FP Assistant.
Be present at the host venues during events toassistDelegate Assistance Centres/Registration and Check in Desks, to provide security assistance and oversight.
Coordinate security efforts for Diamond Events and external missions with local authorities, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. This includes managing security logistics, site assessments, and emergency response protocols
Assist in the on-site security management of events by providing oversight at Delegate Assistance Centres, registration desks, and check-in points, ensuring that security protocols are followed, and that personnel are appropriately safeguarded.
Prepare after-action reports (AARs) and post-event analyses,identifykey security challenges, and document security protocols for future reference.
Work with the FP team to generate lessons learned products and historicalsecurity documents, ensuring that insights gained during events and missions areused to improve future planning and risk management strategies.
Ensure compliance with NATO's documentation standards for all security-related reports and briefings, ensuring that all security incidents and lessons are formally recorded.
Provide briefings and consultations to internal NATO stakeholders at all levels,including FP officers, NATO Command leadership, and event planners,regarding security requirements, risk management, and operational priorities.
Collaborate with local agencies and international organizations to ensure securitypolicies and procedures are harmonized with NATO's requirements for personnelsafety.

Essential Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years' experience in security administration, riskmanagement, criminology, public administration, or industrial securityadministration. Experience must include specific responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations
At least 3 years' experience in planning, managing, and executing securitymeasures for major events involving VIPs, senior leadership, or large-scaleinternational operations. This should include experience in conducting risk assessments, site security surveys, and coordination with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
Possession of a recognized certification in Risk Management (e.g., PMP,CRMP, or equivalent) or another relevant security-related qualification.Additional certifications in counterterrorism or crisis management will be considered an asset.
Demonstratedability to collect, analyze, and interpret security-related data from open-source intelligence (OSINT) and other classified or unclassified sources. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for both senior leadership and operational teams i.
Demonstratedability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, internal teams, external security agencies, and local law enforcement. This includes providing briefings, coordinating security measures, and ensuring effective communication during mission execution.
Demonstratedproficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent;
Mustpossessan active NATO SECRET (or higher) security clearance issued by a NATO member nation's industrial security authority. Clearance must be maintained throughout the period of performance.
Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), security databases, and collaborative tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams). Ability to utilize online resources for open-source intelligence gathering and use various digital platforms for planning, coordination, and reporting

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