Sr. Test & Experimentation (N)

SimIS Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short/Long Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS Inc. is seeking a senior contracts support specialist to coordinate, plan, and execute Digital Backbone demonstration, test, and experimentation events for NATO partners.

You will work with event directors and multiple NATO entities to define objectives, develop plans, and manage execution from start to finish. Required are a Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering/Business, 5+ years in technical event planning, PMP certification, and knowledge of military communications networks, plus global travel

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and execute NATO DTE events from planning to post-event reporting.
• Define event objectives and develop detailed project plans.
• Manage cross-NATO collaboration with HQ SACT, NATO HQ, NCIA, and ACO.

Skills

Project management

NATO coordination

Event planning

Wireless technologies

Military communications

DiBaX/CWIX experience

Communication skills

Independent worker

Cross-national coordination

Education

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

PMP certification

Tools

Event management software

Job description

100% ONSITE

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