Targeting Systems Trainer / Instructor (JTS, FAST)

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.

Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.

Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.

Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.

Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – 2026-0147

Role Background

A leading NATO training academy in Oeiras, Portugal is seeking an experienced technical instructor to deliver user and data manager training on Joint Targeting System (JTS), FAST and ICC systems to students from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, member nation MODs and Partners-for-Peace units. You will deliver course iterations on-site in Oeiras and as part of a Mobile Training Team at NATO and national locations in Europe and the US, and keep the associated training material up to date with the latest system versions.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver course iterations: review the training package, perform minor courseware updates, and validate the training environment, accounts, access and exercises before delivery

Deliver theory, demonstrations and practical exercises, and support students throughout the course

Run assessments, collect student feedback, and provide attendance and results with a short training completion report

Complete the Quality Assurance report within one week of each course and the Course Improvement Plan within two weeks, using the Training Management System

Update and maintain course materials (presentations, practical exercises, instructor and student materials) when authorised, in line with system updates

Coordinate course scheduling with the Academy section head and the Learning Coordination and Support Branch

Travel as part of a Mobile Training Team when courses are confirmed

Meet agreed performance standards and obtain formal acceptance of each iteration via the Delivery Acceptance Sheet

Courses in Scope

JTS / FAST Combined User Course (5 days)

JTS Data Manager Course (5 days)

JTS User Course (4 days)

ICC User Course (5 days)

FAST User Course (3 days)

JTS / FAST Train the Trainer (10 days)

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Advanced knowledge of ICC, JTS and FAST systems, with in-depth experience of delivering courses to users and operators

Deep knowledge and experience of NATO doctrine and standards relevant to Common Operations

Knowledge and experience of the NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure

Experience developing technical documentation, training materials and instructional aids

Experience working in an international environment with military and civilian personnel

Advanced English

Willingness to travel and to deliver some training during national public holidays

Desirable

NATO CIS Technical Instructor qualification or equivalent

Experience with the NCI Agency and/or the NCI Academy

NATO CIS Technical Course Developer qualification or equivalent

Knowledge of other NATO C2 and Functional Services (e.g. MCCIS, LC2IS, INTEL FS)

Operational experience that helps put the user courses into a real-world context

Working Location

On-site (see potential locations below)

Working Policy

On-site at the NCI Academy in Oeiras, with Mobile Training Team travel as required

Travel, accommodation and subsistence are included in the iteration price. Travel is booked once a course is confirmed, usually 4 to 6 weeks before the start date.

Illustrative 2027 schedule: Oeiras iterations in February, March, April, July and August, one US iteration at the end of May / early June, and a Train the Trainer course at a date still to be confirmed

Travel

Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance