LC1_CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO AIRC2 IAMD BRANCH

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CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO AIRC2/IAMD BRANCH

Location:
On-site, Mons, Belgium

Security Clearance:
NATO Secret

BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK

AirC2/IAMD Branch, located at ACT Staff Element Europe (SEE) in Mons, Belgium, is responsible for NATO Air Command and Control System (ACCS), Air Command and Control (AirC2), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and AirC2 Capability Architecture programmes. In addition the Branch contributes to other programmes and initiatives in the areas related to Air Command and Control (AirC2) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).

Following the North Atlantic Council’s (NAC) decision on continuation of ACCS programme and subsequent NATO Military Committee tasking, AirC2/IAMD Branch is expected to perform additional activities to provide various AirC2-related products and contribute to Integrated Transition Team (ITT) works. This additional tasking was not originally planned when the Branch’s PE was established. As this is considered a temporary effort which is required immediately, it is to be performed by the Consultant.

The SACT SEE AirC2/IAMD Branch requires access to the support that provides Subject Matter Expertise (two contractors) in the areas including: Air Command and Control, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Enterprise/Capability Architecture, Programme and Project Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholders Management and business processes across ACT.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or Bachelor’s equivalent in either IT Engineering, Computer Science, or Communications and Information Systems (CIS).
• Minimum 3 years in the last 10 years of experience in the management of NATO/National defence programmes and/or projects;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with NATO/National AirC2/IAMD domain business, programmes, governance structure and stakeholders – min. 3 years in the last 10 years;
• Knowledge about the NATO/governmental/corporate information flow and practical experience in business processes – minimum 3 years in the last 10 years;
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (3333) or demonstrated native English speaker background.
• Demonstrated working level knowledge with MS Office tools (Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint).
• Availability to travel to any NATO entity within the 30 Nations (valid passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations).
• Experience in supporting & briefing senior leaders/decision makers;
• Experience in formulating and drafting conceptual documents like visions, concepts, plans, requirements, point papers, thesis, roadmaps etc.;
• Knowledge and practical experience managing NATO projects within capability package process as well as development of planning proposals within the Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model (CFCDGM).
• Knowledge about C3 capability management in NATO.
• Knowledge (certification) on Portfolio Management, MSP, PRINCE 2 and/ or Agile or equivalent methodologies for programme/ project management;
• Knowledge of the NATO Architecture Framework (NAFv4) methodology and practices.
• 3 years of experience in the last 10 years with working in a National or NATO Strategic Command or Operational Command.
• Resume of candidate must show education and professional experience directly related to this SOW. The resume must be included with the contractor’s response to this SOW.
• The candidate must be in a possession of valid NATO or National security clearance at the SECRET or above level.

TASKING

• Development of the AirC2 Vision – epoch approach including Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI) aspects and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) definition.
• Participation in the AirC2 Integrated Transition Team (ITT) activities and report development with the focus on the following aspects:
• Portfolio/Programme/Project Management;
• In-Service Support;
• Mid-term ACCS alternative analysis;
• AirC2 Interim and Legacy systems perspectives.
• Support in the AirC2 Capability Architecture programme initiation:
• Development and setup of the Programme Management Environment (programme management plan, risk and issue management tools, etc.);
• Development of the AirC2 Capability Architecture Programme Support Project Plan and its initial management (ACT as Host Nation).
• Support to other initiatives expected during the period:
• Development of the Project Proposal (PP) for Day Zero Secure Connectivity;
• Development and submission of the Capability Programme Plan (CPP) for the initial AirC2 Capability Upgrade (ORS expected by the end of 2022).
• Upgrade of the AirC2/IAMD Branch’s Management Plan comprising the following products;
• Combined overarching AirC2 Programme roadmap;
• Combined risk management structures and processes, including risk/issue logs.
• Branch-level documentation repository and index;
• Branch-level DOTMLPFI identification, analysis and processes.

Duties/Role:

• Support the development, review and coordination of the AirC2 Vision – epoch approach.
• Support initiation of AirC2 Capability Architecture programme, including development of required programme management environment, until the dedicated Programme Support Team is established.
• Engage with key stakeholders, to include ITT and respective projects’ Host Nations in order to propose, develop and maintain associated Branch-level management planning products and processes.
• Support development of the new CPPs, PPs and other supporting documents required during the base and option periods.
• Liaise with other programmes or initiatives (e.g. Multi Domain Operations, Day Zero Secure Communications, Federated Mission Network…) in the aspects related to AirC2/IAMD area.
• Directly support to AirC2/IAMD Branch management planning via point papers, presentations and briefings.
• Coordinate inputs and carry out minimum monthly updates to the ACT Information Hub.
• Provide liaison with CAPDEV Programme Management Office (PMO) advising Branch practitioners and supporting implementation of new/modified processes as they are introduced (including monthly summary report to the Branch Chief)
• Stakeholder engagement required to schedule and host AirC2 Capability Coordination Meetings.
• Maintain Branch-level documents repository, index and other tools.

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