KP Command Network Systems Analyst

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Command Network Systems Analyst to support our client's government program in Norfolk, Virginia.

Job#: 3023225

• Must be local and be willing to go onsite in Norfolk, VA
• Must have an active Secret clearance to be considered
• Demonstrable experience (4 years or more) in CIS capability integration, systems engineering, Project Management, CIS requirements or equivalent.
• University degree level education (bachelor and/or master) in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Sciences and Technology, Mathematics, Business Management etc.).
• Demonstrated Ability to participate effectively in high‑level discussions, workshops, etc. and prepare professional, high-quality documents and briefings for review.
• Knowledge and experience (3 years) of project management techniques.
• Demonstrable experience (3 years or more) in conducting studies and providing coherent papers explaining study results and recommendations.
• Knowledge of NATO, its organizational structure. Previous experience working in a defense environment or technical development organizations.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the specific area of communications‑information systems such as data centers, cloud computing, communications, and application services

• Provide products and support services to the CIS Branch in support of the main NATO Command Information Systems Initiative (NDBB) activity to provide enterprise architecture support for the following tasks
• Conduct activities through direction from the CIS Branch lead for the NDBB
• Plan and facilitate the conduct of NATO Command Information Systems Initiative (NDBB) workshop with stakeholders in NATO HQ, ACO, NCI Agency and others in Europe with the purpose of implementing a cohesive NATO Digital Backbone aligned to operational requirements statements. Provide briefings, engage in discussions, and facilitate working sessions.
• Develop and incorporate coherent capability requirements across all NDBB related efforts through work with the Planning, Requirements and Execution Division Branches.
• Facilitate/support ACO in the development of high‑level requirements (e.g. operational requirements) for the NDBB that support multi‑domain operations using work from Conceptual, operational requirements, architectural, and high‑level guidance. Must be able to communicate the overall intent of the NDBB to guide the further development of new operational requirements.
• Support ACT’s contributions to standing network initiatives that may result in updates to existing NDBB programming and CPS, the execution of an implementation plan, or the development of ACT management products (e.g. capability program plan) associated with the NDBB.
• Consult with Enterprise Architecture, conceptual working groups, FMN gap analysis, program directors, project managers within ACT and in other organizations germane to the NATO Command Information Systems Initiative (NDBB) to accomplish the aforementioned tasks.
• Consult as appropriate with project/programme managers, operational users, business architects, system engineers, and other key stakeholders, within NATO Commands and Agencies to obtain the information necessary for analysis, to develop the outcomes needed to support the Digital Transformation through NDBB.
• Support the updating of ACT programme management dashboards and SharePoint sites consistent with HQ SACT guidance. This includes updating program plans, risk registers, and documentation repositories.
• Develop presentations and information papers in order to provide updates on the NATO Command Information Systems Initiative (NDBB) to stakeholder groups and for use by COTR for further dissemination to leadership.
• Participate in planning, executing and reporting on NDBB related exercises and experimentation

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a…