NATO Training & Workforce Analyst - Data & AI

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 – C005014 

Role Duties and Responsibilities   

• Map the initially identified requirements within the specified discipline to existing E&T solutions and identifying performance deficiencies.  

• Expand the mapping, initiated in the 2025 front-end analysis, of NATO NCS Data and AI posts to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA).  

• Review the initial training requirements from the newly introduced Digital Strategic Training Plan (STP) for accuracy and currency, taking into account lessons learned and projected developments within the Discipline.  

• Apply the TRA process as described in Bi-SC 075-002 and Bi-SC 075-003 (pre-TRA meeting, requirements collection, opportunities collection, TRA Working Groups), with specific focus on the Data and AI Functional Area (FA), to adequately project upcoming requirements.  

• Produce the project TRA Report.  

• Participate in the 2026 NITEC/IPB.  
• Develop the monthly Situation Reports to HQ SACT, and the quarterly HQ SACT Programme of Work reports.  

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications  

• Fluent in English, capable of reading and interpreting strategic-level documentation and producing executive level documentation.  

• Strong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to interpret large volumes of organisational data (roles, competencies, trends).  

• A master's degree in education & training / Learning Sciences, Data Science / Information Systems or related discipline at a nationally recognized/certified University with three years post related experience, or a Bachelor in Education & Training / Learning Sciences, Data Science / Information Systems or related discipline at a nationally recognized/certified University, with five years post related experience.  

• At least five years of experience in NATO's Global Programming Approach and the Systems Approach to Training (SAT), or in comparable methodologies.  

• Understanding of NATO structures (primarily the NCS and NFS), Education and Training Facilities (ETFs), and capability development processes.  

• Familiarity with Digital Transformation (DT) and Data/AI concepts and strategies, and the ability to translate emerging technology trends into workforce implications.  

• Proven experience in utilising the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) to assess, map, or develop workforce competencies.  

• Demonstrated proficiency in personal computer office automation tools, particularly Microsoft applications, including SharePoint and workflow functionalities.  

• Experience working with a Learning Management Systems (LMSs).  

• Demonstrable competence in identifying training requirements, including the conduct of Training Requirements Analysis (TRA) and the development of Performance Objectives (POs).  

• The individual must be able to operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.  

• Serve and practical knowledge of military CIS, combined with experience in training in a military environment.  

• Experience working in Quality Assurance (QA) within an Education and Training Environment.  
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.  

Working Location  

• Oeiras, PT  

Working Policy  

• On-site  

Travel  

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required  

Security Clearance  

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance