LOGFAS Instructor

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – 2025-0258

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructor Preparation: Prepare in advance for the iteration, including reviewing and updating the training material available, preparing the lesson, and testing the practical exercises to ensure smooth training delivery.
• Iteration Preparation: Ensure the training environment is prepared and all training materials are available and up to date for the students, aligned with Coordination and Support Branch, Section Head and Quality Assurance.
• Course Delivery and Assessment: Successfully deliver the course iteration and complete all student assessments according to the supporting Course Control Documents (CCDs), lesson schedule, and lesson plan.
• First Impression Report: Provide a First Impression report by email to the LOGFAS Section Head or their representative, immediately after course completion.
• Continuous Improvement Plan: Develop an end-of-course iteration continuous improvement plan within 5 working days of each iteration completion.
• Bug Reports and Lessons Identified: Provide bug reports and Lessons Identified within 5 working days of iteration completion.
• For Mobile Training Team (MTT): Interview with the host training coordinator or their representative, regarding the conduct of the course and a report of their assessment.
• Travel to MTT location, including Germany (various locations) as well as additional locations within Europe, following demand.
• Align with additional instructions or Direction and Guidance (D&G) from the Section Head.
• Liaison: Liaise with instructors, Coordination and Support Branch (CSB), and students to ensure smooth course execution.
• MTT Administration Order: Create and Distribute the MTT Administration order, verify functionality check result and support the customer headquarters in fixing any possible issue that may hamper the course execution.
• Course Environment Management: Ensure that the course runs in the correct environment.
• Align with additional instruction or D&G from the Section Head.
• On-Site Mentoring: Under the direction of the Section Head or designated task leader, provide mentoring to LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operators on-site at the designated military headquarters in support of training preparation, exercises, or operations.
• Mentoring Report: Submit a report on the mentoring activities of the week, detailing the added value of the support, any lessons identified, and possible continuous improvement activities.
• Align with additional instruction or D&G from the Section Head.
• Coverage of all subjects as per syllabus and teaching points.
• Utilization of existing review exercises and quizzes.
• Provision of individual feedback on formative assessments.
• Achieve at least 90% of students annually meeting all course objectives (formative and summative assessments).
• Ensure over 80% of students feel that the course learning objectives and the instructional delivery have been met satisfactorily, as determined by anonymous student satisfaction surveys.
• Provide value-added recommendations for continuous course improvement.
• Engage proactively with customer staff to ensure a suitable training system on-site for MTTs.
• Effectively use all the remote training tools available.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Fluent in English and must be able to read and write technical and user documentation.
• 3 years experience in delivery of LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator Courses.
• 5 years experience in update and creating training content.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with NCI Agency.
• Knowledge and experience of working with the NCI Academy.
• NATO CIS Technical Instructor or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of modern education technologies (e.g., electronic whiteboards, training videos) and authoring tools.
• Knowledge and experience with NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure.
• 5 years' experience working in an International environment with Military and Civilian elements.

Language

• Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001: Listening (3), Speaking (3), Reading (3), and Writing (3) or according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level.

Working Location

• NCI Academy in Oeiras, Portugal
• NATO and National Headquarters including Germany (various locations)
• Additional locations within Europe

Working Policy

• On-site at multiple locations

Travel

• Travel to MTT locations, including Germany (various locations) as well as additional locations within Europe, following demand.

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance