Contracting Officer

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, drafting, negotiation, award and administration of contracts for goods and services for medium to complex projects;
• Supports NCSC Project Managers in the role of Business Advisor;
• Leading all contractual matters in the competitive bidding process including issuing Notification of Intent to Invite Bids, establishment of Bidders' Lists, drafting, coordinating and releasing of the Invitation For Bid, evaluation of contractual content of bids, conduct of pre-award discussions and award of contracts in accordance with the agreed Agency Acquisition procurement procedures;
• Ensuring a sole source justification and deviations from prescribed procurement methods are obtained, plus ensuring adequate cost and pricing information is provided and analysed, negotiating a fair and reasonable price and for the establishment of a contract in accordance with Agency procedures;
• Coordinating and liaises with contractors and other Agencies to ensure compliance and timely performance of all contract tasks;
• Performing contract management and administration tasks including contract changes and amendments, settling claims and termination action;
• Portfolio, pipeline and business succession planning, including data capture and management, record keeping for audit purposes, input/outputs for management reviews, proficient in the use of Acquisition related Procurement tools;
• General admin /acquisition flexible support to assist with wider team required outputs

Essential Skills and Experience

• Essential NATO or other Public Sector experienced practitioner in the role of Contracting Officer for medium to highly complex projects requiring In-depth knowledge of vast array of NATO or other Public Sector procurement processes and governance covering competitive and sole source procedures.
• National or International procurement certification (i.e MASTERS / MCIPS / CIPS or working towards CIPS) in a relevant field.

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.