#NC26ICTCDT0011 - Communications Standards Support Services - Closed
Deadline: May 11, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: June, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Requirements Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement:
- The contractor shall engage with relevant stakeholders, including Capability Teams (e.g. Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS), SATCOM, Cellular Communications for Defence), Chairpersons, national subject matter experts, NCIA representatives, and standards custodians, to elicit, analyse, and validate requirements related to communications and networking standards. This includes translating complex CIS technical specifications and operational needs into clear, actionable, and testable requirements.
Development of NATO CIS Technical Standards:
- The contractor shall contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of NATO Standardization Documents related to communications and networking, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD). This includes supporting the modernization and consistency of NATO
CIS standards across relevant domains.
Development of Conformance Criteria:
- The contractor shall define and document conformance criteria for NATO communications systems, with a particular focus on Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) specifications. This includes identifying measurable technical criteria that support interoperability and enable system integration early in the development lifecycle.
Development of Application Layer IP Connectivity Standards:
- The contractor shall support the development of application layer and routing protocols enabling integration of HF and other BLoS communications systems with IP-based networks. This includes working closely with Capability Teams and standards custodians to define interoperable and scalable connectivity solutions.
Interoperability and Systems Integration Support:
- The contractor shall support interoperability across NATO CIS systems by ensuring that developed standards and specifications enable effective integration across communication domains, including BLoS, LoS, SATCOM, and cellular systems.
Governance, Coordination, and Capability Team Support:
- The contractor shall support governance and coordination activities across Capability Teams, NCIA, and standard custodians, ensuring alignment, consistency, and progress of communications standardization efforts. This includes supporting Chairpersons and contributing to structured standardization processes.
Reporting, Briefings, and Technical Communication:
- The contractor shall prepare and deliver briefings, technical presentations, and reports to NATO committees, Capability Teams, and working groups, clearly communicating progress, technical solutions, and recommendations.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- The candidate must possess a university degree in a relevant CIS field such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification;
- The candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience working with NATO CIS technical specifications, including demonstrated knowledge of their application in operational environments;
- The candidate must demonstrate strong project management skills;
- The candidate must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- The candidate must demonstrate the ability to analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements or technical guidance;
- Knowledge of the NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its substructure is desirable;
- Knowledge of NATO standardization artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD), is desirable;
- Professional certifications in areas such as ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP, or CIS governance are desirable;
- The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: analytical thinking (ability to perform complex analyses and develop structured solutions), clarity and accuracy (ability to produce high-quality, error-free work), conceptual thinking (ability to apply and adapt learned concepts), customer-service orientation (taking ownership of issues and ensuring resolution), initiative (ability to act decisively in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment), and organisational awareness.
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