DUTIES/ROLE:
· Conduct a critical analysis and review of existing and under-development cyberspace concepts
· Select the appropriate methods/mechanisms to validate cyberspace concept. This includes comparative analysis, demonstration, wargaming and experimentation
· Plan, coordinate and execute the validation campaign, which shall be based on a thorough/scientific methodology, which includes:
ü Definition of objectives
ü Development of hypothesis, metrics and success criteria
ü Drafting of final report, with findings, analysis and recommendations
· Engage with, and coordinate, relevant Communities of Interest (NATO organizations, nations, Cyber Range, industry, and academia) for concept validation purposes (validation campaign development and design, workshops, etc.)
· Prepare relevant briefings and other communication materials (flyers, posters, etc.), notably for the concept validation campaign, and deliver presentations
· Support and contribute to other warfare development activities related to the concept area (feasibility studies, concept identification, technology analysis, etc.)
· Integrate and synergically work along the cyberspace branch concept development Community of Interest (CoI), contributing to the development of methodologies and processes and supporting the development of synergies among all concept development activities
· Support the Branch Head/Technical Director/Section Heads with concept validation related inputs to other branch warfare development activities, including but not limited to concept to capability translation, capability analysis and systems engineering, etc.
· Attend, as required, meetings and conferences typically within NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year, as required
· Performs additional tasks, related to the contract, as required by the COTR