Jobid=31eeede91c4a (0.0992)
Deadline Date: Thursday 5 March 2026
Requirement: FMN Framework Analysis Support for OCWG 2026
Location: Off-Site
Not to Exceed: 112,995 EUR
Period of Performance: 13 April 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
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- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Any applications that do NOT meet all the above – and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV – will be deleted.
Overall Project Scope:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of NCI Agency has a requirement for off-site support to the Federated Mission Networking (FMN) Secretariat. The support is required to assist the FMN Operational Coordination Working Group (OCWG).
- NCI Agency is providing support to the management and working group structures that support the direction and development of the FMN Framework;
- As a permanent FMN management body the FMN OCWG is responsible for ensuring coherence between the operational user community requirements and the provided FMN Service Portfolio;
- This requirement is for business architecture/business analysis/operational analysis support for the OCWG Support Team for FMN Framework Development, specifically working in the areas of the Interoperability Operational Requirements, Operational Process Definition, IER Development and Intra-Working Group (IWG) syndicate facilitation.
Task and communications and awarness support:
The services to be provided are as follows:
- Provision of operational analyses to support the collection, prioritization and consolidation of Interoperability Operational Requirements (IORs) for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
- Provision of business analysis/operational analysis support to operational Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across communities of interests that are participating in the FMN Inter-Working Groups (IWG) Syndicates developing Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and Procedural Instructions (PIs);
- Support the identification and management of the IERs, both functional and non-functional requirements, and engage and maintain communication with FMN stakeholders;
- Analyse and provide relevant inputs to the FMN Spiral Specification Roadmap, particularly the linkage between IORs and Capability Enhancements (CPEs);
- Support the Chairman and Secretary in OCWG meetings and other fora.
Activities:
Activities (non-deliverable)
The business analysis/operational analysis services provided are as follows:
- Support the chairman and secretary in the working activities of the FMN Operational Coordination Working Group (OCWG);
- Provide analytical support to the OCWG framework development activities at the front end of the FMN Process defining the operational drivers for the interoperability architecture;
- Provide assistance to IWG Syndicates with the task of defining operational processes drawn from Allied doctrine;
- Support the derivation and maintenance of NCS Affiliate Operational Requirements for inclusion within the FMN Operational Requirements process;
- Analyse processes and identify information exchange requirements, functional and non-functional requirements;
- Manage the Interoperability Operational Requirements, functional and non-functional requirements;
- Provide assistance to IWG Syndicates with the task of delivering the Procedural Instructions for the Operational Swimlanes;
- Provide assistance in preparation of products for FMN OCWG meetings;
Coordination and reporting
The service provider shall participate in a kick-off meeting within two working weeks after the signing of this contract. This will be a virtual meeting executed via electronic means using Conference Call/VTC capabilities; During the kick off meeting, the service provider will provide and discuss a draft plan for executing the tasks under this statement of work covering the three work strands. Purchaser and service provider will discuss the plan and amend where appropriate; The service provider will provide email minutes containing, at least decisions and actions decided during the meeting.
The contractor's personnel shall participate in regular status meetings, either in-person (where possible) or via electronic means using Conference Call/VTC capabilities. Status meetings will take place at least once per month; The rhythm for these meetings will be decided at the kick-off meeting; The contractor's personnel will initiate these meetings and provide email minutes containing at least decisions and actions decided during the meeting.
Terms:
- Services will primarily be performed off-site at the consultant's own office. The contractor is responsible for office space and internet connectivity at their own facilities.
- Office space and computer equipment will be provided at NCIA The Hague or at ACO locations for during any visits for the duration of this contract;
- Mobile NATO Restricted IT will be provided to the contractor;
- Any access to systems higher than NATO Restricted that are required to support the production of the deliverables shall only be organised through NCI Agency.
- This Task Order requires scheduled travel as detailed in Section 3.2, consisting of:
- Attend and support routine meetings of the OCWG: Up to 3 meetings, max 5 days in person per meeting plus travel (2 x Europe, 1 x North America)
- Attend and support FMN Syndicate Sprints: Up to 3 meetings, max 4 days in person per meeting plus travel (2 x Europe, 1 x North America)
- Attend IWG Syndicate meetings for C2: Up to 2 meetings, max 3 days in person per meeting plus travel (Europe)
- Attend IWG Syndicate meetings for Logistics and/or Medical: Up to 2 meetings, max 3 days in person per meeting plus travel (Europe)
- Attend FMN Seminar: Max 3 days in person plus travel (CRO)
- Attend the CWIX Exercise Specification Conference: Max 4 days in person plus travel (CHE)
- All travel expenses, including per diem, lodging and associated expenses for travel are included in the price of the bid (NTE), such that the purchaser shall not be invoiced separately for travel.
- Extraordinary Travel (Purchaser Directed Travel) may be required to other NATO or non-NATO locations as necessary. In the event of such unforeseen meetings being called, the cost of all travel and subsistence will be addressed through a contract amendment.
- Extraordinary Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Article 5.5 of AAS+ Framework Contract. Such costs will be set as a separate PO line with a not to exceed value to cover and reimburse of actual expenses upon submissions of all receipts and invoices in line with NCIA processes.
Constraints:
NATO will retain the intellectual property rights for all products developed in relation to this project.
All deliverables, scripts, documentation and required code will be stored as directed by NCIA.
Requirements:
Security Clearance:
The services under this SOW require the consultant to have a valid NATO SECRET security clearance.
Specific Expertise Required:
The services to be provided under this SOW requires the skills found in an experienced business architect/ business analyst/ operational analyst who has worked in a multinational military environment.
Mandatory Expertise
- Demonstrated deep knowledge (at least 5 years) of contributing to or interpreting Allied Joint Doctrine and/or similar national doctrine from a NATO Nation;
- Proven expertise (at least 3 years) in the identification and definition of Information Exchange Requirements;
- Deep Expertise (at least 5 years) in implementing or developing NATOs Federated Mission Networking Concept and Governance Framework;
- Demonstrated Knowledge (at least 3 years) of working with information exchange and interoperability standards;
- Proven ability (at least 5 years) to report/brief material tailored to the requirements of senior military stakeholders and decision makers;
- Demonstrated ability (at least 5 years) to work in an international team;
- Demonstrated ability to write effectively in the English Language;
- Demonstrated ability (at least 3 years experience) with Semantic Media Wiki and Bugzilla Issue Tracking Tools.
Mandatory Experience & Background
- Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the extraction and documentation of Military Operational Processes in one or more Domains or Military Functions;
- Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the specification and definition of Military Interoperability Operational Requirements;
- Deep Experience (at least 5 years) of working with military interoperability programmes and concepts;
- Deep experience (at least 5 years) in working with international organisations and in multinational environments;
- Knowledge of NATO Command and Force Structures and military operations.
Desirable Soft Skills
- Clearance & Security Awareness: Ability to work with classified/unclassified data and within secure environments;
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully across diverse national, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Awareness of military etiquette, rank structures, and communication protocols;
- Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement: Confident leading structured workshops and interviews with multinational stakeholders. Skilled at eliciting input, aligning perspectives, and building consensus in group settings;
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments (e.g., changing mission needs, shifting stakeholder engagement timelines). Can pivot between strategic thinking and tactical detail depending on audience and situation;
- Political and Situational Awareness: Understands the sensitivities and nuances of working in a multinational defense setting. Exercises discretion and professionalism in all interactions. Recognizes when to escalate issues, seek clarification, or defer to local/national policies;
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