HUBZone HQ Hiring for CBRN Policy Implementation Analyst at Norfolk, VA Full Time

The Nuclear Strategy and Policy and CBRN Cell (NSPC) acts on behalf of Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) to formulate policies, strategies, engagements, ACT contributions to NATO’s CBRN Defence mission. NATO’s security environment with regard to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats has grown more complex and more challenging. The potential use of CBRN materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by state and non-state actors is a fundamental threat to our security. The norms and institutions related to the proliferation or use of WMD have been challenged by the use of CBRN materials in conflict and as tools of assassination, which have been condemned in the strongest possible terms. Moreover, emerging and disruptive technologies pose critical new challenges to our shared security in the CBRN realm, even as they open up new opportunities to maintain NATO’s technical edge.

Recognizing these changes in the security environment, the North Atlantic Council in June 2022 agreed to NATO’s CBRN Policy. The policy guides NATO’s adaptation to address the significantly changed CBRN threat from Russia, non-state actors, and other states, the challenges to arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation regimes, as well as the risks and opportunities posed by emerging and disruptive technologies. It commits NATO to integrating our approach to CBRN threats and risks with our deterrence and defence posture, notably the Concept for Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area and the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept, as well as the strengthened resilience commitment and policies to address cyber and the hybrid threats.

Duties:

• The contractor will be under the responsibility of the NSPC CBRN Head and will be involved in all aspects of NSPC work, including writing reports, coordinating webinars and working groups, and developing numerous products related to Warfare Development and CBRN-related topics.
• The contractor will be assigned to the CBRN defence team and will be required to:
• Attend weekly CBRN meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled, at the direction of the CBRN head. Currently, there is one scheduled branch meeting per week, with 1- 2 impromptu meetings called when required;
• Support implementation of HQ SACT’s CBRN Defence PoW;
• Travel to attend relevant external meetings/workshops/events;
• Facilitate workshops and other related events;
• Provide valuable input on CBRN defence-related input to NWCC and WDA (NATO SECRET) and offer ideas and related analysis;
• Interpret political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends and develop alternative ways of assessment in all CBRN work strands and be malleable to change;
• Understand and shape the NATO’s/ACT’s strategy and mission;
• Develop plans to materialize long-term strategy and analyse development proposals;
• Conduct research to identify CBRN defence threats and opportunities;
• Monitor and analyse global trends (cognitive topics, international relations, global security environment, industry and market changes, etc.) which influence and impact CBRN defence.
• Share ideas with multiple stakeholders and gain alignment from them;
• Be available to ACT leadership for CBRN defence-related requirements;
• Collaborate as required with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputs;
• Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely;
• Fulfill other specific CBRN-related tasks as directed by the NSPC Branch
• Head and CBRN defence head.

Essential Qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in international relations, business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, or related discipline;
• At least five (5) years of experience in international organizations and/or national government is required.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in corporate, government, or academic environments in analysis in the area of Arms Control and CBRN defence
• At least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in operational CBRN defense positions.
• At least three (3) years of CBRN defence / WMD policy knowledge and career background.
• Staff experience at operational and strategic levels.
• A basic understanding of CBRN defence, Strategic Planning and Execution, Strategic Gap Analysis, Strategy Implementation, Futures Thinking, and Digital Transformation.
• A solid background in policy/strategy analysis and the associated staff work (8-10 years recommended).
• At least two (2) years of previous experience in an international organization / governmental organization, preferably NATO experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.
• An Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance. Temporary or Interim Clearances will not be accepted.

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