SHAPE is looking for employing a qualified and suitable candidate to fill this post as a temporary staff for a period of 6 months. If you meet the requirements described in the job description below and wish to work in a fast paced international environment, this post is for you.
In view of the nature and of the urgency of this temporary position, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment. In practice, this implies being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for this post if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.
Post Context/Post Summary
Post Context
SHAPE is NATO’s strategic headquarters responsible for planning and executing operations to achieve the Alliance’s objectives. Within this environment, the role sits in the intelligence domain, contributing to strategic awareness and operational decision-making.
The position is part of a Red Team that provides independent analysis to challenge existing plans and enhance decision-making. The focus is on delivering objective, multi-domain assessments informed by adversary doctrine and behaviours.
The incumbent will analyse Russian land doctrine, including tactics, techniques, procedures, and potential courses of action, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment and supporting NATO’s strategic outcomes.
Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
- As directed by the Red Cell Team Head, analyzing multi-domain and multidimensional, doctrinal and non-doctrinal, including TTPs and COAs, regarding Russian Land domain. Authoritative thinking and opinions from academia, think tanks and strategic studies institutes should be reflected.
- Contribute to NATO/SHAPE common intelligence/operational pictures (CIP/COP) providing expertise from Russian Land domain perspective.
- Manage and contribute to the Red Cell analysis and development of alternate analysis, including red teaming and alternative analysis techniques concerning Russian Land domain.
- As directed by the Red Cell Team Head, process and exploit classified and unclassified information, in any form and related to political, military, economic, social, infrastructure and information (PMESII) areas, in order to support and contribute to the joint intelligence preparation of the operating environment (JIPOE).
- Lead and coordinate the Red Team intelligence support to Training & Exercise preparation and management, primarily from Russian Land domain perspective.
- Support and advice to NATO/SHAPE strategic planning process (SPP) and decision-making process (DMP) including war-gaming as opposing forces (OPFOR), primarily from Russian Land domain perspective.
Special Requirements and Additional Duties
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office environment with artificial light and air (e.g. Bunker).
Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.
Essential Qualifications
a. Professional/Experience
Strategic Level Intelligence
Activities that derive the highest level of intelligence from information gathered over the widest possible area in response to requirements placed by national government, the Alliance and Strategic Commands across the complete spectrum of national and international military, diplomatic, political and economic matters.
Skill Level (Initiate/Influence)
Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities. Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments. Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements. Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity, innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years related experience in multi-domain and multidimensional intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination within an international or national organization.
- Extensive knowledge and proven experience on Russian Doctrine analysis.
- Proven knowledge on NATO planning, training and exercise procedures.
- Proven experience working within cross-functional and multi-domain teams.
b. Education/Training
University degree with 5 years of experience or Higher secondary education (Advanced) with 7 years of experience.
c. Language
English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.
Desirable Qualifications
a. Professional Experience
Multi-domain analytical intelligence experience from an international/joint environment gained from deployment(s) to NATO operation(s) or in a national intelligence agency.
Experience from liaising with international partners on strategic intelligence cooperation and exchange.
Experience in several intelligence disciplines.
Knowledgeable or familiar with the use of NATO-specific intelligence software.
b. Education/Training
Intelligence Analyst Course – Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis provided by NATO or others.
Red Team Training provided by NATO or others.
The Near Abroad – The Successor States of the Former Soviet Union provided by NATO or others.
c. Language
Russian – SLP 2222 (or higher)
6. Attributes/Competencies
Personal Attributes: The incumbent is responsible for analyzing complex problems based on incomplete information from multiple sources and disciplines of intelligence. This requires the application of alternate analysis techniques including, but not limited to, Critical Reviews, Complementary Analysis, Devil’s Advocacy, Deception and Counter-deception, and Corroboration. It requires excellent language and briefing skills, influencing skills outside of a chain of command, systems thinker with ability to identify second/third order effects, and modify approach based on challenges, adaptability and determination resolve to deliver on projects and designated tasks. Travel will likely be required with this post.
Managerial Responsibilities:
Professional Contacts: The incumbent works as part of a team of senior military and civilians. The analyst is required to engage with senior staff and formally brief Flag Officers on a regular basis. The analyst will also represent SHAPE with external organizations, making routine engagement with counterparts at NATO HQ, NIFC, ACT and ACO commands.
Contribution to Objectives: The incumbent will be responsible to maintain a professional and experienced expertise on Russian Doctrine in support of Red Team needs. The multi-domain expertise on NATO adversaries is required to contribute to the wider Red Team effort to develop an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans, operations and intelligence informed by Russian/Terrorist Groups Doctrine/TTPs in order to enhance the DMP through structured and alternative analytical methods.
WHAT WE OFFER
· 6 months contract - 38 hours per week schedule;
· 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;
· Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;
· Salary: 8273.12 EUR the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is exempt from taxation in the Host Nation.
· Benefits package: temporary personnel are covered by a benefits package which consists of an additional sum of 12% of basic salary for pension purposes basic medical and accident insurance provided under the NATO Group insurance contract (death and invalidity). The total premium for the medical and accident coverage in 2026 will be at 2.57% of the temporary staff member’s salary (2.32% for the medical benefits and 0.25% for accident), payable 1/3 by the temporary personnel and 2/3 by the Organisation”.
· For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP)(https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en) Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.
Application Process :
NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.
Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.
After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
Remarks:
A) Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.
B) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
C) Candidates’ individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.