Spektrum
Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.
We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.
Who We Are Supporting
Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons‑learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. The Program
Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation’s Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate. Role Duties & Responsibilities
As a member of a Requirements Core Development Team, verifies that capability requirements align with user needs across all aspects of DOTMLPFI for all assigned Operational Requirements, Capability Targets, and other high‑level requirements. Provides technical guidance to Requirements Managers and Capability Programme Directors related to the quality of requirements and the requirements development. Supports the development and establishment of quality criteria, quality control, and quality assurance procedures as related to requirements management. Contributes to the development of directives and standard operating procedures that apply to the quality control and assurance of capability requirements development and. Monitors requirements developed in all life‑cycle stages to ensure quality and to ensure they remain valid, applicable, and continue to satisfy operational user needs. Supports identification of options for resolving requirements management. Contributes to the development of quality control and assurance assessment tools and. Works in a federated and enterprise‑wide manner to facilitate cross‑functional, collaborative and supported interdependent teams/individuals in other divisions and other directorates across ACT as appropriate. Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labour. Essential Qualifications & Experience
Five years’ experience in the application of requirements quality management to acquisition. Experience in the evaluation of requirements quality across comprehensive lines of development; e. doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and interoperability (DOTMLPFI). Experience in requirements development, either as a hands‑on requirements author and/or facilitator of requirements development sessions. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of requirements development in procurement/acquisition programs. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) experience in managing requirements in accordance with formal configuration and change management processes. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) experience working in support of processes that were formally certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. Demonstrable proficiency in effective oral and written communication, including briefing and coordinating with international stakeholders. Education
A University Degree in engineering, management, information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, programme and project management or related disciplines. Working Location
Norfolk, Virginia, USA Working Policy
On-site Contract Duration
January 2026 – December 2028 (base 1 year with 2 one‑year options) Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance Language
Professional English We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn’t for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons‑learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. The Program
Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation’s Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate. Role Duties & Responsibilities
As a member of a Requirements Core Development Team, verifies that capability requirements align with user needs across all aspects of DOTMLPFI for all assigned Operational Requirements, Capability Targets, and other high‑level requirements. Provides technical guidance to Requirements Managers and Capability Programme Directors related to the quality of requirements and the requirements development. Supports the development and establishment of quality criteria, quality control, and quality assurance procedures as related to requirements management. Contributes to the development of directives and standard operating procedures that apply to the quality control and assurance of capability requirements development and. Monitors requirements developed in all life‑cycle stages to ensure quality and to ensure they remain valid, applicable, and continue to satisfy operational user needs. Supports identification of options for resolving requirements management. Contributes to the development of quality control and assurance assessment tools and. Works in a federated and enterprise‑wide manner to facilitate cross‑functional, collaborative and supported interdependent teams/individuals in other divisions and other directorates across ACT as appropriate. Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labour. Essential Qualifications & Experience
Five years’ experience in the application of requirements quality management to acquisition. Experience in the evaluation of requirements quality across comprehensive lines of development; e. doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and interoperability (DOTMLPFI). Experience in requirements development, either as a hands‑on requirements author and/or facilitator of requirements development sessions. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of requirements development in procurement/acquisition programs. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) experience in managing requirements in accordance with formal configuration and change management processes. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) experience working in support of processes that were formally certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. Demonstrable proficiency in effective oral and written communication, including briefing and coordinating with international stakeholders. Education
A University Degree in engineering, management, information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, programme and project management or related disciplines. Working Location
Norfolk, Virginia, USA Working Policy
On-site Contract Duration
January 2026 – December 2028 (base 1 year with 2 one‑year options) Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance Language
Professional English We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn’t for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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