Nuclear C3 Specialist

Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Experienced
Nuclear C3 Specialist (NATO VANGARD #8)
Employer: Ironclad Defense Works (IDW)
Location: Norfolk, VA (HQ SACT) with limited travel to NATO nations
Contract: VANGARD, IFIB-ACT-SACT-26-01 (base period 2026 with option years through 2030). 


The mission
Advance Nuclear Consultation, Command, and Control (C3) through requirements definition, concepts and experimentation, and dependencies/interoperability verification that enable commanders to plan, task, execute, and assess operations. 

What you’ll do
  • Lead or support Nuclear C3 requirements, CONOPS, architectures, trials/experiments, and interoperability assessments across Allies, Partners, and NATO bodies. 
  • Produce deliverables under Task Orders in VANGARD’s Just-in-Time (JIT), deliverables-based model; iterate quickly with stakeholder feedback. 
  • Prepare executive-level briefs and documentation; coordinate with ACO, NCI Agency, and multinational stakeholders. 

Who we’re looking for
We’re hiring Senior, Expert, and Junior performers aligned to Annex E performance levels for project management of deliverables. 
 
Minimum qualifications (per IFIB requirements)
  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a NATO member nation
  • Language: English proficiency at STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) or equivalent. 
  • Clearance: Active final NATO or National SECRET (or higher).
  • Passport: Valid NATO-nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations. 
 
Why IDW
Contribute to NATO’s transformation with high-quality, JIT deliverables integrated with HQ SACT’s workforce and programs. 
 
Details
  • Type: Full-time, contingent on award; Firm-Fixed-Price deliverables under Task Orders. 
  • Work location: Primarily on-site at HQ SACT 
  • Travel: Occasional to NATO nations. 
 
How to apply: Email your résumé/CV and clearance status to [email protected] with subject “VANGARD #8 – Nuclear C3”. Please note this posting is contingent upon contract award and candidate approval by HQ SACT.
 
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