LD-262: Senior Technical Officer (Configuration Management)
JOB DETAIL
General Qualifications
- University degree in an engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- General knowledge of Air Surveillance Systems, NATO Air Defence (Ground) Radars [AD(G)], Air Command and Control (Air C2) systems and related equipment, Communications and Information Systems (CIS), Ground Based Air Defence Systems (GBAD).
- At least five years of experience in the areas of Configuration Management, engineering support and life cycle management of complex systems individually or collectively.
- At least three years of experience in systems engineering and project management, primarily residing in the configuration management of large-scale armament projects/programmes.
- Detailed knowledge of information systems, procedures and applicable tools for managing product data of complex products.
- Ability to facilitate/present persuasively and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing quality products under short notice deadlines.
- Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of NATO Organisation and experience in the application of NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) and International standards, procedures and acquisition processes, especially in the domain of CM and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
- Experience in drafting CM requirements and defining CM deliverables, consistent with applicable support concepts, to be integrated in SOWs of acquisition, sustainment or large upgrade projects and following up in all phases of their contractual implementation and transition to the In Service Support phase.
- Good knowledge of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) S3000L specification and understanding of the relationships between entities defined in S3000L, provisioning data in accordance with ASD S2000M and Technical Documentation in accordance with ASD S1000D.
- A recognised project management certification [e.g. PRINCE 2™ Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP)].
- NATO’s two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirable.
- A recognised CM certification.
- Knowledge of ILS and supportability engineering.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Multicultural environment
- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
- Excellent health coverage
- Great work/life balance
- Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 083,62, tax free.
- This post has a definite duration till 31 December 2026.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 31 May 2024.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
