Sr. Test & Experimentation (N)

SimIS Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SimIS Inc. is seeking a senior-level contract professional to coordinate, plan, and execute Digital Backbone demonstration, test, and experimentation events (DiBaX, CWIX) in coordination with NATO HQ SACT and other agencies.

This role demands advanced expertise in event planning, project management, and military communications networks. You will work with event directors, align objectives across HQ SACT, NATO HQ, NCIA, and ACO, and drive plans from conception to post-event reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Management.
• 5+ years in technical event planning, design, and execution.
• 3 years in deployment of civilian standards-based wireless communications, autonomous systems, or COI services.
• 3 years in project management
• PMP certification or equivalent
• 3 years knowledge of military communications networks in last 10 years
• 3 years in event management toolsets

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and execute DTE events such as DiBaX and CWIX.
• Work with NATO HQ/SACT and other entities to define event objectives and develop project plans.
• Manage event execution from planning through post-event reporting.

Skills

Project management

Military communications knowledge

Wireless tech knowledge

5G networks knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Cultural awareness

Analytical/problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Management

Tools

Event management software

DiBaX / CWIX event tools

Project management tools

Job description

100% ONSITE

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.

Job Description

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) is seeking contract support in coordinating, planning, and executing Digital Backbone demonstration, test, and experimentation (DTE) events including DiBaX and CWIX. This senior-level position requires expertise in technical event planning, project management, and military communications network technologies. The candidate will work directly with event directors and coordinate across multiple NATO entities including HQ SACT, NATO HQ, NCIA, and ACO to define event objectives, develop project plans, and manage event execution from planning through post-event reporting.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Management
• Minimum 5 years in the last 10 years in technical event planning, design, and execution
• 3 years in the last 10 years with deployment of civilian standards-based wireless communications, autonomous systems, or community of interest services
• 3 years in the last 10 years with knowledge and application of project management
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• 3 years operational knowledge of military communications network technologies within the last 10 years (as military officer or civilian)
• 3 years in the last 10 years in application of event management toolsets
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally within NATO boundaries

Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired

• Experience working with NATO organizations and procedures
• Knowledge of Next Generation Communications technologies
• Experience with 5G networks and advanced wireless technologies
• Familiarity with NATO DOTMLPFI framework
• Experience coordinating multi-national events
• Understanding of military operational requirements and capability development
• Experience with DiBaX or CWIX events
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to coordinate across multiple international stakeholders
• Experience with event management software and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Cultural awareness and ability to work in multi-national environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability (at no cost to you)& Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer