About the role
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.
How to Apply Email [email protected] with the subject line: “Senior Multi-Domain & Joint Effects Integration SME – (Your Name) Application” or respond via the included web application.
Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.