CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO EXPERIMENT AND WARGAMING BRANCH - RED TEAM with Security Clearance

CONTRACTOR SUPPORT TO EXPERIMENT AND WARGAMING BRANCH - RED TEAM RUSSIAN SME DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products. POSITION OVERVIEW The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Capability Development Team in ACT. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the dedicated Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Russia and be consultable on wider Eurasiangeopolitical and security affairs, contributing strategic insights to Red Team outputs. Coordinate external Russia-focused expertise supporting ACT and NATO projects, ensuring alignmentwith the Red Team Tiered Support Structure to leverage knowledge across NATO entities and relevantexternal organizations, especially when such expertise is unavailable within HQ SACT. Assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of Warfare Development Agenda(WDA) Lines of Delivery that address the strategic and operational challenges posed by Russia, with aspecific focus on supporting the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC) timeline. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on emerging threats, Russian adversarial strategies, doctrinalevolution, and technological advancements, including EW, Al, and A2/AD, to inform Red Team planningand enhance NATO's decision-making processes. Draft, review, and finalize Red Team reports, strategic analyses, and wargame evaluations, ensuringhigh-quality, analytically sound deliverables that meet NATO standards and support Alliance transformationefforts. Apply advanced SME-level analytic skills to develop actionable recommendations for a broad range ofACT programs and initiatives involving Russian military behavior, deterrence dynamics, and strategiccompetition. Provide expert assessments and advice to validate that Russia-related planning inputs are plausible,operationally realistic, and aligned with known doctrine and strategic intent. Offer responsive and timely reach-back support to NATO HQ and ACT Directorates for planning, crisisresponse, and exercise development activities involving Russian elements. Act as a key liaison between the Red Team and other NATO bodies, facilitating coordination, sharinganalytical insights, and ensuring alignment with NATO's broader strategic objectives and intelligenceefforts. Deliver specialized operational and analytical support to the Red Team leader and team members,contributing domain expertise and enhancing the overall effectiveness and credibility of Red Teamassessments and activities. Develop, curate, and maintain a dynamic repository of Red Team knowledge, including bestpractices, validated insights, red teaming methodologies, and adversary profiles, to ensure institutionallearning and improved strategic foresight. Develop, curate, and maintain a dynamic repository of Red Team knowledge, including bestpractices, validated insights, red teaming methodologies, and adversary profiles, to ensure institutionallearning and improved strategic foresight. Support the development of Red Team personnel by identifying and disseminating emerging trends,adversarial thought processes, critical thinking techniques, and structured red teaming approaches thatstrengthen the team's cognitive diversity and analytical depth. Required Qualifications: Nationality of one of the NATO member countries. A Master's Degree in a relevant discipline. Demonstrated experience working with international teams. Demonstrated experience in project management to include complex stakeholder management tasks. A PMP or its equivalent is required. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated research experience in a relevant accredited academic institution or organization, or similar experience, related to the field or expertise. Having lived or worked in the area of concentration if a regional caveat applies. Possess experience in corporate, government or academic environment in analysis concerning international relations security studies, or similar. Published work that demonstrates knowledge of regional political / geopolitical, human, and economical issues. Demonstrated fluency in English. Demonstrated fluency in regional field of expertise (Russia). Understanding of NATO and its unique structure and work environment. Possess experience working in a Strategic Headquarters dealing with complex issues related to Russia. NATO secret clearance or national equivalent. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other collaborative software as applicable. Active Secret Clearance DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations. DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. AAP/EEO Statement DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.