Norfolk, VA, USA | Full Time POLITICAL WARFARE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT 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 Political Warfare Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides strategic guidance and analysis on political warfare threats related to Russia, China, and state-sponsored terrorism within the NATO context. This role supports the implementation of the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept and associated strategic initiatives, including political-military strategy development and cooperation with entities like JATEC. The SME conducts in-depth research, coordinates with internal and external experts, and aligns efforts with NATO Red Teams to ensure coherent strategic outputs. Additionally, the role contributes to high-level reports and analyses that inform NATO's broader strategic planning efforts. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: + Serve as STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY (SPP) subject matter expert (SME) on Political Warfare as it relates to NATO, Russia, China, and state sponsored Terrorism. + Developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementations of NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC) Warfare Development Agenda (WDA) Lines of Delivery focused on the NWCC timeline and the political warfare challenges associated with Russia, China, and terrorism. + Support of SPP's Political-Military Affairs Constellation Group and related strategic initiatives, including SPP's NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis Training Education Centre (JATEC) project titled "Political-Military Strategy Development". + Support strategy development by coordinating internal and external subject matter expertise on Russia and China; support of designated projects ensuring alignment with HQ SACT Red Team, SHAPE J2 Red Team, NATO HQ entities, and relevant external entities. + Conduct in-depth research and analysis on political warfare to support HQ SACT's Strategy Development Programme of Work: Russia's Theory of Victory, military strategies and doctrine. + Provide specialized strategic, operational and analytical support to SPP Strategy Policy and Analytics (SPA) Strategic Research Officer, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness research activities and outputs. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing PLP reports, strategic analyses to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards. Required Qualifications: + Nationality of one of the NATO member countries + NATO secret clearance or national equivalent. + Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (in English). + Master's degree in a relevant discipline. + Demonstrated experience working with international teams. + Possess experience working in a Strategic Headquarters dealing with complex issues. + Demonstrated research experience related to the field or expertise: published work that demonstrates knowledge of regional political / geopolitical, human, and economical issues. + Possess experience in corporate, government or academic environment in analysis concerning international relations security studies, or similar 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 HR@deftec.com 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. 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