Joint Fires SME

Role ID – SA RFP JFTC 18-26-2

Role Background

• The Fires SME Contractor is responsible to the Chief Targeting. He/she will contribute to all Joint Fires aspects of the exercise planning and execution within the framework of multidomain operations. During the execution phase of the exercise, he/she will assist in the Dynamic Scripting, if established.
• Provide perennial work-experience at the NATO tactical or higher level.
• Employ detailed understanding and experience of the NATO Exercise Planning Process (EP as per Bi-SC 075-003) and Operational Planning Process (COPD, MC 0133/5) in preparation of NATO exercises.
• Provide Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) advice (OR-8 – OR-9) level advice to JFTC personnel and assist in Joint Fires planning. Provide Joint Fires related inputs to Scenario and Content Development. Support the development of operational challenges at the tactical level, as well as assist in the development of exercise content and play in a dynamically changing environment.
• Provide advice to the JFTC team in key EXCON positions to facilitate exercise planning, delivery and synchronisation of effects and assure consistency in exercise delivery.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise Planning Support
  • Assist EXCON in analysing the TA’s Joint Fires Exercise Goals or Training Objectives (TOs) and set the conditions to meet the TA’s Exercise Goals or Tos with regard to Joint Fires. If required, suggest options to resolve discrepancies to facilitate the achievement of Exercise Goals or TOs.
  • Identify TA’s knowledge gaps. Develop and provide Joint Fires learn tutorials or mentoring according to the TA’s needs, in the Development of the Joint Targeting and Joint Fires Campaign.
  • Develop adversary’s Joint Fires Scheme of Manoeuvre based on all available Exercise (content) documents to contest the Training Audience (TA) in all domains on tactical level.
  • Prepare the Joint Targeting System Database with High Value and High Priority Targets to ensure that sufficient targets and target data is available for the respective TA in the Joint Target List (JTL).
  • Coordinate Joint Targeting and Joint Fires aspects in depths with other units involved in the Joint Targeting and Joint Fires processes in accordance to the respective Exercise setup.
  • Assist in the development of the Joint Fires exercise incidents (Content Development) to challenge the TA’s Targeting and Fires Campaign.
  • Provide support and advise to the Joint Fires portion of the Content Development Workshop for the scripting of incidents and in support of the Dynamic or Free play.
  • Develop the LOCON Joint Fires Scheme of Manoeuvre in order to challenge the TA.
• Exercise Execution Support
  • Set the conditions for the training of the Joint Fires process and its extended days or 24/7 exercise execution, incl. Dynamic/ Free Play if required.
  • Plan, develop and coordinate the conduct of Dynamic/ Free Play in a multidomain environment, allowing to execute freedom of manoeuvre.
  • Observe and advise the TA on Joint Fires matters.
  • Advise EXCON Director and/ or Exercise Senior Mentor wrt to exercise linked
  • Joint Fires aspects.
• Assessment and Reporting
  • Contribute to the evaluation of Training Objectives (Warfare Development Objectives).
  • Provide subject matter input to exercise observations and lessons learned.
  • Identify capability gaps, doctrinal issues, or procedural challenges related to exercise planning and execution.
• Coordination
  • Liaise with HICON, LOCON, SIDECON, GREYCELL, WHITECELL, OPFOR and other functional SMEs in order to create coordinated exercise content.
  • Coordinate with other stakeholders, that support the Joint Fires Process (TA Leadership, STRATCOM, Legal Advisor, Political Advisor, Host Nations, Cross- JOA units, etc).
  • When applicable liaise with Host Nations supporting the exercise.
  • Support synchronization of the Land Targeting and Fires activities with higher and lower levels as well as other Component Commands, f.e. CFACC for Air Land Integration (ALI), if required.
  • Participate in relevant planning meetings, workshops, and coordination events.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Extensive experience in exercise planning utilizing NATO Exercise Planning Process (EPP) within NATO environment and national level at the OR-8 level or above at retirement.
• Practical experience in NATO comprehensive operational planning (COP), and knowledge of doctrine and procedures at Brigade, Division, Corps, MCLCC or Joint level.
• Practical experience in NATO Joint Targeting for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience developing realistic exercise injects, incidents, and operational problems and challenges.
• Have in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the NATO Targeting Process, as well as means and methods of Air Land Integration (ALI).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft platforms and desirable familiarity with AI enabled tools for product development and management.
• English Language Proficiency:
• Native English language speaker or individual presenting very good command of spoken and written English with a proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at the level of (SLP) NATO STANAG 6001 - 3333 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). To meet this requirement, the Contractor must provide one of the following pertaining to the Contractor’s personnel:
  • NATO STANAG 6001 – 3333 certificate.
  • Common European Framework (CEF) B2+ Vantage+ certificate.
  • Council of Europe (COE) B2 Vantage certificate,
  • Association of Langue Testers in Europe (ALTE) level 3 Independent User certificate.
  • Cambridge ESOL – FCE certificate.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - level 5 certificate.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – with result between 487 and 566 (paper based) or between 57 and 86 (internet based).
• In lieu of the certificates it will be at the discretion of the JFTC contract award authorities, to consider equivalent English proficiency the following:
  • Evidence having an English-speaking background.*
  • Evidence of employment for at least 24 months within last 3 years in a position that required the Contractor’s personnel to carry out their duties in English language as primary. To document fulfilment of this requirement a written reference on company letterhead from the employer providing their contact details and details of employment with them is mandatory.
  • Evidence of provision of services under a contract (as a prime contractor or sub-contractor) for at least 24 months within last 3 years with tasks that required the Contractor’s personnel to carry out their duties in English language as primary. To document fulfilment of this requirement a written reference on company letterhead providing their contact details and details of service provided to them is mandatory.

Working Location

• Bydgoszcz, Poland

Working Policy

• On-site.

Travel

• Some travel may be required during period of performance.

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.