Communications Standards Support Services

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·       The contractor must possess a university degree in a relevant CIS field such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification

·       The contractor must possess a relevant qualification in the use of ArchiMate and TOGAF (or relatable framework)

·       The contractor 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 contractor must demonstrate strong project management skills

·       The contractor must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

·       The contractor must demonstrate the ability to analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements or technical guidance

·       The contractor must demonstrate the following competencies:

ü  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

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

·       Knowledge of the NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its substructure

·       Knowledge of NATO standardization artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD)

·       Professional certifications in areas such as ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP, or CIS governance

DUTIES/ROLE:

·       Modelling Reference Architectures

ü  The contractor shall have a deep understanding of the use of ArchiMate and modelling to deliver NATO Reference Architectures, with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on the NATO Communications Reference Architecture

·       Development of NATO CIS Technical Standards

ü  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 development of application layer and routing protocols enabling integration of HF and other BLoS communications systems with IP-based networks

·       Development of Conformance Criteria

ü  The contractor shall define and document conformance criteria for NATO communications systems, with a particular focus on Satellite Communications (SATCOM) specifications. This includes identifying measurable technical criteria that support interoperability and enable system integration early in the development lifecycle

·       Interoperability and Systems Integration Support

ü  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

ü  The contractor shall support governance and coordination activities within the DPC sub-structure, NCIA, and standard custodians, ensuring alignment, consistency, and progress of communications standardization efforts. This includes supporting Chairpersons and contributing to structured standardization processes