Senior Multi-Domain & Joint Effects Integration SME

ironcladdefenseworks; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironclad Defense Works in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks a Senior Multi-Domain & Joint Effects Integration SME to support NATO Allied Command Transformation. The role focuses on synchronizing kinetic and non-kinetic effects across Joint and Multi-Domain operations, with emphasis on capabilities development and multinational staff experience.

Candidates should have a strong background in non-kinetic/non-lethal effects integration, joint effects planning, and program management, with active security

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent military-college qualification in engineering, information systems, aeronautics, Operations Research, project management, business administration, or related field; or bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• At least three years of recent senior-leader briefing experience.
• At least five years of operational experience within the past 12 years integrating and synchronizing effects, particularly non-kinetic/non-lethal effects, at Joint or Strategic level.
• Experience in military effects planning, C2, or integration such as J3 or J5 experience at NATO or national headquarters.
• At least two years of program/project-management experience in military capability development.
• At least two years of multinational or NATO experience.

Responsibilities

• Support NATO Multi-Domain and Joint Effects capability development.
• Provide analytical and methodological expertise on Joint Effects integration.
• Support Non-Kinetic and Kinetic Fires Integration initiatives and related Beacon projects.
• Integrate and synchronize non-kinetic/non-lethal effects across Joint and Multi-Domain operations.
• Develop and trace requirements across DOTMLPFI.
• Support policy, doctrine, CONOPS, courses of action, and alternatives.
• Coordinate with NATO Agencies, Centers of Excellence, national militaries, academia, and civilian organizations.
• Support capability-development program management and validation.
• Identify lessons and best practices.
• Provide analysis and staff support to senior Joint Effects leadership.

Skills

Senior-level briefing

Operational experience

Military effects planning

Program management

Multinational/NATO experience

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Senior Multi-Domain & Joint Effects Integration SME

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site

Travel: Up to 40 days annually

Clearance: ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE FROM U.S. OR NATO MEMBER NATION REQUIRED

The Opportunity

Ironclad Defense Works is seeking a Senior Multi-Domain & Joint Effects Integration SME to support NATO Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia. This role will support the development and integration of NATO Multi-Domain and Joint Effects capabilities, with particular emphasis on the synchronization of kinetic and non-kinetic effects.

The successful candidate will bring Joint or Strategic-level effects-planning experience, strong knowledge of non-kinetic/non-lethal effects integration, and demonstrated capability-development and multinational staff experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NATO Multi-Domain and Joint Effects capability development.
• Provide analytical and methodological expertise on Joint Effects integration.
• Support Non-Kinetic and Kinetic Fires Integration initiatives and related Beacon projects.
• Integrate and synchronize non-kinetic/non-lethal effects across Joint and Multi-Domain operations.
• Develop and trace requirements across DOTMLPFI.
• Support policy, doctrine, CONOPS, courses of action, and alternatives.
• Coordinate with NATO Agencies, Centers of Excellence, national militaries, academia, and civilian organizations.
• Support capability-development program management and validation.
• Identify lessons and best practices.
• Provide analysis and staff support to senior Joint Effects leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent military-college qualification in engineering, information systems, aeronautics, Operations Research, project management, business administration, or related field; or bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• At least three years of recent senior-leader briefing experience.
• At least five years of operational experience within the past 12 years integrating and synchronizing effects, particularly non-kinetic/non-lethal effects, at Joint or Strategic level.
• Experience in military effects planning, C2, or integration such as J3 or J5 experience at NATO or national headquarters.
• At least two years of program/project-management experience in military capability development.
• At least two years of multinational or NATO experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• NATO Joint Effects experience.
• J3/J5 Joint Headquarters background.
• Non-kinetic effects, fires integration, cyber, space, information operations, or electromagnetic-effects experience.
• Multi-Domain Operations experience.
• NATO capability-development experience.

Clearance

This position requires an active National SECRET (or higher) security clearance from the U.S. or a NATO member nation. Applicants who do not possess the clearance specified above cannot be considered at this time.

Compensation

Compensation for this position ranges from $130,000 - $150,000 annually. Final salary will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, qualifications, location, contract requirements, and overall affordability.

Eligible full-time employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.