Project Integration Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you have previous integration support experience? Are you looking to play a meaningful role in a creative environment? If so, we are searching for someone like you to join our team of experts supporting NATO!

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Your daily role responsibilities with our company will be as follows:

• Provide Implementation Management and ensure the definitive implementation of interdependent projects for Target Architecture (AGS-TA) in coordination with the NCI Agency. Manage system and acceptance test regimes and co-ordinate issues such as tests and acceptance plans, definition, implementation, site surveys, delivery, handover, etc.
• Track changes to the requirements baseline arising from the integration of AGS Core CIS into NATO C3 world.
• Coordinate the assessment of the changes against the requirements, budget and schedule baseline. Conduct an initial assessment of the technical, budgetary and schedule impacts of any requirements change.
• Provide project management support to administer configuration management functions such as change control, set up and maintain project files, establishment of document control procedures, updating plans and administration of the quality review process and coordination meetings.
• Make special reporting to baseline changes that will affect future requirements baselines; this activity will drive evolution of AGS CIS subsystems in future iterations.
• Participate in Project Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and Project Review Meetings (PRM) in support of the Strategic Commands attendees.
• Be responsible for, as directed by the SCs, the implementation activities for AGS Civil Works and CIS projects in the AGS Base, which is being constructed in Sigonella, Italy.
• Provide reporting and coordination with HQ SACT (in Norfolk, USA) and SHAPE AGS Implementation Office (AGS IO in Belgium) and other partners as required. This includes status and issue reporting on the implementation of CIS capability delivery and civil works, implementation risk and issue resolution.
• Support integration of AGS Core and NATO C3/Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) infrastructure and services (45%, may decrease as validation efforts increase). Make appropriate contacts with NATO C3 programmes’ project managers, AGS partners (HN Italy, NCIA, the NATO Support Agency (NSPA), NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Management Agency (NAGSMA)), and other required organisations in order to facilitate the integration of AGS Core with NATO C3/JISR infrastructures in accordance with the AGS TA.
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance interaction and cooperation with and between AGS Core implementation and NATO C3/JISR design/implementation teams.  Seek to facilitate coherence between NATO C3/JISR projects and the AGS Core implementation.
• Contribute to technical interchange meetings, as appropriate to enhance integration of AGS Core and NATO C3/JISR infrastructures and follow-up on action items arising from the meetings.
• Seek harmonious relationships with Project Management Offices (PMO) and the future Capability Package (CP) 9C0150 Automated Information Services (AIS) Programme Management Capability (PMC) in order to use other PMO / Project resources to enable integration. Of NATO C3 and AGS Core.
• Assist in running the risk management process as directed by the SCs.  Risk ownership and decision-making rests with Bi-SC.
• Provide progress reporting to SCs in the area of Risk Management – identify and report risk early (e.g. impact on major achievements leading to IOC/FOC).
• Follow a “master schedule” incorporating various HN project schedules with the AGS Core acquisition, CIS Integration and NAGSF activation schedules, monitor alignment to integration timelines, and identify critical paths and dependencies.
• Act as the site POC for the delivery of common funded AGS projects.
• Engage with appropriate project managers for the appropriate implementation projects, industry and the NAGSF Personnel.
• Provide monthly reports to the NAGSF on implementation of CIS projects in relation to AGS and JISR.
• Participate in NATO C3 and AGS Core integration acceptance testing in order to provide an independent view of the testing to the Bi-SC AGS Governance Body.
• Work with the NCI Agency in order to receive results.
• Organise and coordinate acceptance testing, on behalf of the Bi-SC, to validate that requirements are met as negotiated with the host nations including NAGSMA.
• Provide regular periodic status reporting to SCs and other appropriate partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

If you have passion for the work described above, here are the basic qualifications we are looking for:

• Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Computer or Information Systems, Telecommunications or Systems Engineering) or equivalent work experience in related field.
• Demonstrably fluent English (meets or exceeds the criteria for Level 4 as defined in STANAG 6001).
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with also good briefing skills.
• Be able to write comprehensive reports and documents in a short time for use by responsible authorities.
• Have computer skills with experience in office support tools (MS Office package, including MS Project) and with the Windows environment (XP or later).
• Have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.
• Possess a sense of integrity, diplomacy and propriety in order to work harmoniously with colleagues and other staff, both civilian and military, from NATO and the NATO Nations, as well as with staff from private scientific/industrial organisations.
• Project management experience working in a multinational environment with shown success of planning, acquiring and implementing complex C4ISR projects.
• Work related to Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS).
• Recent experience in telecommunications and information systems.
• First-hand field experience commissioning and installation of communications networks, WAN and LAN infrastructures and network elements.
• Knowledge of at least two of the following areas: ground surveillance systems; data collection and storage and dissemination; air surveillance systems; military communications and information systems; command and control systems; SATCOM; functional area services and applications.
• Have the technical background based on prior experience to understand all aspects of a CIS System Target Architecture.
• Hands on experience in the development and production of comprehensive statements, reports, technical and programmatic documents;
• A recognised formal Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or PMI PMP, alternatively demonstrable first-hand experience in the project management of CIS implementation may be acceptable.
• Knowledge or experience on Configuration Management (CM) procedures and processes.
• Knowledge or experience in Quality Assurance (QA), including testing and planning.
• In possession of valid NATO Secret or National equivalent security clearance.

It is highly desirable that the Consultant has the following experience:

• Experience in designing and system engineering of military or other CIS systems.
• Experience with the NATO Bi-SC AIS and their programmatic structure, technical requirements, architectural aspects and implementation processes.
• Experience with NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS) and services Security Accreditation process.

THE COMPANY

At MCR Global, we are a leading Programme Management provider. Since 1977, MCR has delivered planning, cost/schedule analysis, acquisition management and programme assessment solutions to help government and commercial clients success­fully lead their programs. MCR’s 400+ professionals provide critical thinking and integrated solutions to acquisition professionals, helping customers become more efficient and effective in running complex programmes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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