Post No LQ062/ Ref. No 2025_00924JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)- University degree in engineering, logistics management, international affairs, political science and/or business management, equivalent to a Master's level qualification, from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years' post-related experience. Acceptable alternatives: Bachelor's level qualification with 8 years' post-related experience, or an equivalent education combined with an appropriate amount of relevant, professional experience.
- Adequate knowledge of the weapon systems supported by the Programme Office.
- Ability to analyse complex systems and large amounts of data, to synthesize and present conclusions and recommendations in a precise, concise and convincing manner.
- Ability to chair or actively participate in international meetings with partner industries and government entities.
- Ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth, collaborative logistics arrangements and information sharing agreements.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines.
- Understanding roles of major U.S. Government, Military and Defense Industry organisations in the development of systems and follow-on support responsibilities throughout their life cycle.
- Detailed understanding of the working processes of the Agency and especially of the Programme Office.
- Good knowledge and experience of NATO and multinational military capability development.
- Good knowledge of NATO capability delivery and development process.
- Good understanding of the Agency's role within NATO
- NATO's official languages are English and French. However, the work of this post is conducted in English and therefore fluency in that language is essential.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?- Multicultural environment
- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
- Excellent health coverage
- Great work/life balance
- Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS- Basic monthly salary:USD 12 449.57, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
HOW TO APPLY?All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the
FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed
performancereport.NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 09 June 2026.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTESQualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Your application should be submitted in one go and you
will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
