SA (2030 Wargaming Advisor)

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), which is part of NATO. The JWC is focused on enhancing NATO's operational effectiveness through realistic training and exercises. It operates within the framework of NATO's mission to ensure collective defense and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security among member states. The JWC is involved in various international military exercises and training programs, contributing to the preparedness of NATO forces against modern threats. The organization values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Job Overview:
The SA (2030 Wargaming Advisor) position is crucial for shaping NATO's approach to adversarial air operations within military exercises. The role involves collaborating with NATO experts to design and implement realistic adversarial campaigns that challenge NATO's responses during collective training exercises. The advisor will be responsible for integrating adversary capabilities into future exercises, thereby enhancing the realism and effectiveness of NATO's training programs. This position is part of the NATO-2030 agenda, which aims to modernize and adapt NATO's operational capabilities to meet evolving security challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that NATO forces are prepared for sophisticated threats through innovative wargaming strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will prepare advice for JWC leadership regarding the application of wargaming to support various projects, ensuring that JWC remains fit for future requirements. This includes coordinating with project officers and analyzing training and exercise needs to define wargaming priorities. The advisor will lead a needs assessment team to evaluate the suitability of wargaming for JWC projects, interact with project sponsors to gather requirements, and ensure that wargames are developed to meet specific objectives. Additionally, the advisor will align JWC's wargaming capabilities with its training environment, maintain a risk/opportunity register, and lead the definition and assessment of wargame requirements to facilitate the design and development of wargames.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess either higher secondary education with completed vocational training or a university degree in relevant fields such as operations research, military operations research, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines, along with three years of function-related experience. Alternatively, candidates with secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to professional accreditation must have five years of post-related experience. A strong background in wargaming design and delivery, particularly in a military context, is essential, along with experience in multi-disciplinary teams and leadership roles.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a higher secondary education with vocational training or a university degree in operations research, military operations research, mathematics, statistics, computer science, management, information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, project management, or related fields. Candidates with secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to professional qualifications are also eligible, provided they have the requisite years of experience in related roles.

Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering wargames in a professional environment is required. This experience should focus on serious applications rather than entertainment. Additionally, candidates should have at least three years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, with a minimum of one year in a leadership capacity, demonstrating the ability to manage and guide teams effectively in complex environments.

Languages:
Proficiency in English at an upper-intermediate level is mandatory for this position. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, as the work environment primarily operates in English. While English is the primary language, familiarity with additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a project-linked NATO International Civilian post with a definite duration of three years. The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of NOK 75,465.00, which is tax-free, with potential additional allowances based on personal circumstances. The role is full-time and may require irregular working hours, especially during exercises and events. Candidates with valid NATO or national security clearance will be prioritized in the selection process. The JWC encourages applications from nationals of all NATO member states and strongly promotes diversity in its workforce.