#NC25DAT186378 - Provision of Enterprise Architecting services - Closed
Deadline: Mach 2, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: April, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
- Preparing ACaT meetings, setting agendas, engaging with representatives, manage action lists, prepare working papers and presentations, and orchestrate required SME expertise;
- Investigating and cohering Digital Interoperability Standards (standards with DPC as tasking authority) and Interoperability Profiles against what is reported in the NATO Interoperability Standards and Profiles (NISP);
- Carry out modelling in Archi such RAs focusing on the interfaces and interoperability points, identifying potential conflicts or duplications across the 5 interoperability layers defined in the Digital Interoperability Digital Interoperability Framework for the Alliance (DIFA);
- Cohering already existing architectures in light of the AIDA, and of the principles developed in the EA Policy, identifying architectural diagrams that could be re-used within the AIDA;
- Lead and support architecture sprints in coordination with other stakeholders, to ensure that the team delivers against the objectives of the sprint, within the allocated time and that the delivered products can be included in the AIDA.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience related to;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in: a. Applying the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and ArchiMate modelling language, or equivalent;
- Carrying out Interoperability modelling (including data models) and/or integration design and Standardization;
- Carrying out data centric architecting / modelling, and associated concepts / technologies;
- Using architecture modelling tools (e.g. Sparx, System Architect, ARIS);
- Documented (or demonstrable) experience in process analysis, and design techniques, including needs assessment, specification development, planning and gap analysis, for at least 5 years;
- Documented (or demonstrable) experience in interoperability activities including data modeling and/or integration design and Standardization for at least 3 years.
Desireable:
- Robust technical knowledge of NATO operations, responsibilities and organization – with specific focus on how NATO achieves technical interoperability on the battlefield;
- Comprehensive understanding of NATO’s AI and Data strategies;
- Extensive knowledge in The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and ArchiMate modelling language;
- Knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, or equivalent;
- Familiarity with current and evolving capabilities and trends in military and civilian communication protocols and standards;
- Deciding and Initiating Action - Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks;
- Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organizational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment;
- Relating and Networking - Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts; uses humor appropriately to bring warmth to relationships with others;
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts - Works strategically to realize organizational goals; sets and develops strategies; identifies, develops positive and compelling visions of the organization’s future potential; takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to, the organization;
- Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives - Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary; seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities.
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