Analyst (Strategic Trends)

Responsibilities

• Conduct horizon scanning to identify political, technological, economic, and environmental trends, with a specific focus on Russia.
• Perform strategic trend analysis to describe the future security environment and identify defense implications for the Alliance.
• Lead and support strategic foresight workshops, brainstorming sessions, and analytical activities.
• Research prevailing international and NATO-relevant political, social, scientific, and military issues.
• Develop detailed reports, briefing papers, and policy recommendations based on research findings.
• Present complex findings orally to senior leadership, working groups, and large audiences of stakeholders.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, academia, and industry.

Requirements

• University degree in history, geography, politics, economics, international relations, sociology, future studies, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in policy/doctrine development, future studies, or strategic analysis.
• Proven ability to summarize large amounts of written material and conduct high-level research.
• Exceptional organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (SLP 3333 level).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NATO SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (MA/MS) in a relevant field such as Political Science, International Relations, or Policy Analysis.
• Previous experience working within NATO or a large multi-national/multi-ethnic military headquarters.
• Experience working with international organizations, Ministries of Defense, or Joint Commands.
• Knowledge of utilizing Artificial Intelligence in the development of foresight products.

About the Company

NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) contributes to preserving the peace, security, and territorial integrity of Alliance member states. ACT leads warfare development at the Strategic Command level to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities, and doctrines.