NATO Exercise & Warfare Development Analyst

ironcladdefenseworks; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Ironclad Defense Works in Norfolk, VA, seeks an Exercise Coordination & Warfare Development Analyst to synchronize NATO exercise planning, develop campaign concepts, and drive warfare development across multinational partners. The role emphasizes collaboration across NATO entities, creation of campaign plans, and lessons‑learned integration.

Requirements include 5+ years in exercise planning, familiarity with NATO processes, and strong writing and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in International Relations, Defense/Strategic Studies, Political Science, Emergency Management, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in military exercise planning, collective training, or defense transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with NATO exercise‑planning processes and governing documents.
• Knowledge of NATO concepts and guidance such as the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept and related directives.
• Ability to produce professional planning documents, reports, and staff products.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of Warfare Development priorities, Multi-Domain Operations objectives, and future warfighting requirements across NATO’s exercise enterprise.
• Assist with governance, synchronization, and strategic alignment of NATO exercise activities.
• Participate in planning conferences, workshops, and coordination events.
• Support development, refinement, and documentation of exercise-related campaign plans, concepts, and products.
• Draft after‑action reviews and lessons‑learned processes and recommendations.
• Coordinate with NATO organizations including SHAPE, JWC, JFTC, JATEC, JALLC and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Office software

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Defense/Strategic Studies, Political Science, Emergency Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ironclad Defense Works in Norfolk, VA, seeks an Exercise Coordination & Warfare Development Analyst to synchronize NATO exercise planning, develop campaign concepts, and drive warfare development across multinational partners. The role emphasizes collaboration across NATO entities, creation of campaign plans, and lessons‑learned integration.

Requirements include 5+ years in exercise planning, familiarity with NATO processes, and strong writing and coordination skills.