Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Instructor

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 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – 2026-0150

Introduction

The NATO Communications and Information Academy (NCI Academy) located in Oeiras, Portugal currently delivers NATO technical and operational training on a variety of hardware and software systems. In the light of these activities and in response to an increased workload within the Satellite Communications training section, and to diversify the workforce while maintaining training quality, the NCI Academy requires external support for the preparation and delivery of Level 1 and Level 2 operational training on NATO Transportable Satellite Ground Terminal Generation 3 systems.

They shall provide an experienced TSGT G3 instructor to supplement the NCI Academy’s internal SATCOM instructional staff. This requirement constitutes a hybrid instructional arrangement, not the full outsourcing of TSGT G3 Level 1 and Level 2 training. NCI Academy SATCOM subject-matter expert instructors shall deliver training alongside the contracted instructor. Services shall be performed primarily at the NCI Academy in Oeiras, Portugal. Delivery through Mobile Training Teams at other agreed NATO or national facilities within NATO member countries may also be required.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery of the planned Level 1 and Level 2 course iterations.
• Instructor readiness and current knowledge of relevant systems and procedures.
• Preparation and validation of the assigned training resources.
• Completion of post-course administration, equipment recovery and improvement activities.
• Effective theoretical instruction, demonstrations and practical training.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Deep knowledge and experience of NATO TSGT G3 SATCOM terminals.
• In-depth experience delivering training to users and operators of those systems.
• Experience developing technical documentation, training materials and instructional aids.
• Experience working in an international environment involving military and civilian personnel.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• NATO CIS technical Course Developer or equivalent qualification.

Language Proficiency

• Business English

Working Location

• Oeiras, Portugal

Working Policy

• On-site 

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance