NATO Partnerships Strategy & Policy Advisor

Socket.dev; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, VA is seeking a qualified specialist to support NATO partnerships, policy development, and capability integration. You will draft for senior leaders, coordinate cross-agency activities, and ensure security and information management across engagements.

The role requires a master’s degree or higher, experience in international security, and familiarity with NATO partnerships. Some travel may be required, and the position is on-site in Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in international relations, security studies, political science, or a related field.
• Experience in foreign/international security or defence work.
• Experience with NATO Enterprise or another international organisation in security/defence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Partnerships Branch activities and coordination for NATO partnerships objectives.
• Serve as HQ NATO HQ ACT central point of contact for partnerships-related work strands.
• Develop and deliver briefings, talking points, reports, and decision-support materials for senior leaders.
• Contribute to policy directives, concepts, processes, and procedures for NATO partnerships.
• Support identification, coordination, and tracking of ACT activities and programmes of work.
• Maintain corporate memory, information management, and lessons learned documentation.
• Ensure partnership activities comply with NATO security and information-management rules.
• Support Key Leader Engagement preparation and follow-up actions.
• Be prepared to travel up to 30 days per year for meetings and engagements.

Skills

International relations

Security policy

Public affairs

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related discipline

Job description

Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, VA is seeking a qualified specialist to support NATO partnerships, policy development, and capability integration. You will draft for senior leaders, coordinate cross-agency activities, and ensure security and information management across engagements.

The role requires a master’s degree or higher, experience in international security, and familiarity with NATO partnerships. Some travel may be required, and the position is on-site in Norfolk.