NATO Exercise Planning & Transformation Analyst

Spektrum; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum seeks an experienced advisor to support NATO Allied Command Transformation exercises in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on capability development, requirements management, and operational planning for multi-domain exercises.

Candidates bring at least 5 years in military exercise planning and strong English proficiency; a bachelor’s or master’s in relevant fields is required. On-site work with potential travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Defence/Strategic Studies, Political Science, Emergency Management, or related field; OR equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in military exercise planning, collective training, or defence transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to draft professional-level planning documents, reports, and campaign plans; proficiency with MS Office Suite and collaborative platforms.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Warfare Development and Transformation Priorities by assisting ECAB with integration of priorities into NATO exercise enterprise.
• Develop Future Warfighting Capability and Transformation Initiatives through Warfare Development in Exercises (WDiE) and related initiatives.
• Assess Exercise Outcomes and convert observations to actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with NATO entities, partners, and external stakeholders; track and report on branch contributions to NATO guidance.
• Administrative duties: maintain records and provide progress updates to the Project Lead and COTR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations/Defence Studies/Political Science

Job description

Spektrum seeks an experienced advisor to support NATO Allied Command Transformation exercises in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on capability development, requirements management, and operational planning for multi-domain exercises.

Candidates bring at least 5 years in military exercise planning and strong English proficiency; a bachelor’s or master’s in relevant fields is required. On-site work with potential travel is expected.