NCOP Instructor

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 - 2026-0146

Role Background

• The NCI Academy in Oeiras requires an NCOP subject matter expert to deliver NATO Common Operating Picture (NCOP) training, maintain course materials, and support NCOP Increment 2 on the Academy Training Network.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver NCOP User, COP Manager, combined User/COP Manager and NATO Command Structure courses at Oeiras and NATO/national sites.
• Validate training environments, user access, demonstrations and practical exercises; assess learners and provide completion reports.
• The portfolio of NCOP courses are the following (which includes the supporting Course Control Documentation, course schedules, training materials and assessments), as defined in the NCI Academy Catalogue:

A9046 - NCOP User

A9047 - NCOP COP Manager

A9048 - NCOP Combined User and COP Manager

A9054 - NCOP Users in the NATO Command Structure

Each course delivery iteration shall include preparation and coordination, course delivery and end of training report on the course conduct, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement of the course

• Review and make routine updates to training materials, collect feedback and support course improvement.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain NCOP servers/software and related functional services, including support to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capabilities.

  Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of NCOP Increment 2 system (at least 3 years), including NCOP course qualification up to COP MANAGER in the NCOP training path and with in-depth experience of NCOP course delivery plus NCOP System Administration
• Deep knowledge and experience of NATO's doctrine and standards relevant to Common Operation
• NATO CIS Technical Instructor or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge and experience with NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure
• Experience with development of technical documentation, training materials and instructional aids
• Experience working in an international environment with Military and Civilian elements.
• Desirable: NCIA/NCI Academy experience, NATO CIS course development, and familiarity with MCCIS, Core GIS or INTEL FS.
• Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001

Working Location

• Portugal: at NCI Academy Oeiras (PRT) and other NATO and National Facilities

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance