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# EXCON Special Advisor at Spektrum

- **Company:** Spektrum
- **Location:** Stavanger, Norway
- **Posted:** 2024-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://spektrum-group.com/jobs?gh_jid=4364650101

## Job description

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 Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance's operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by:

- Training and Exercises
- Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations.
- Doctrine Development
- Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities.
- Operational Support
- Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.

The JWC supports NATO's overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges.

The program

To deliver each full exercise cycle the JWC relies heavily on an Exercise Control (EXCON) structure. EXCON staff members are drawn from several backgrounds and units including JWC staff, NATO component commands, Training Audience (TA) Headquarters, Partner Nations and other augmenters’ positions. EXCON has both direction and control functions which allow it to establish the conditions needed by the TA to achieve the exercise aim and objectives. EXCON size and structure is flexible and is shaped to the requirement of each phase of exercise delivery. When it is not possible to fill a position from military sources, the JWC has the option to source a contractor to fill a position. Not all contracted positions are required for each phase of each exercise.

## Role Background

Engagement as Short-Term Operational support for specific exercise events. A as Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) fulfilling one of the Exercise Play Functions (EPFs) as role players in the Exercise Control Organization (EXCON). Each exercise will have a unique combination of EPFs depending on the scenario and exercise design.

## Role Duties and Responsibilities

- Contribute Flag Officer/General Officer (FOGO) level experience of NATO Joint operational to JWC exercises.
- Employ detailed understanding and experience of NATO Exercise Planning Process (EPP as per Bi-SC 075-003) and Operational Planning Process (as per COPD) in preparation of NATO exercises.
- Provide FOGO level advice, guidance and assistance to JWC personnel and TA staffs to bridge Training Objectives into relevant and applicable Strategic, Operational and Tactical level challenges, into exercise content and play.
- Provide mentoring and professional development to JWC personnel in key EXCON positions to facilitate exercise delivery and synchronization of effects, command and control (thereby supporting consistency in exercise delivery).
- Assist EXCON/JWC personnel in analysing TA produced orders and documentation into measurable actions and effects. If required, suggest options to resolve discrepancies in orders or COAs to facilitate TA education.
- Provide understanding of multi-domain, full spectrum operations in all phases, scope and scale, in support of campaign synchronization.
- Engage, if required, with the Senior Mentors to coordinate JWC activity.
- Attend daily coordination meetings as dictated by the EXCON battle rhythm, providing SME advice as required.
- Undertake any other duties as discussed with the ODE/EXDIR and Chief EXCON as reasonably expected within the exercise.

Essential Skills and Experience

- 3 years of working experience within the last 10 years
- In the field of Exercise Planning and Delivery to include project management experience within a complex and dynamic environment.
- In briefing senior leaders/decision makers at the political level in a National or Multinational environment.
- In a National or NATO Command in a military-political or strategic level.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of NATO’s
- Multi-joint, full spectrum operations, both planning and execution, at operational, political-military and strategic levels.
- Crisis Response Management System.
- Strategic and Operational planning systems and processes.
- Capability development process.
- Training & Exercise doctrine, planning and execution.
- New Force Model (NFM)
- Deterrence and Defense of the EURO-Atlantic Area (DDA) and related SASP family of plan, SSPs and Real Plans (RPs)
- Demonstrate 3 years in the last 10 professional application of a recognized mentoring practitioner qualification.
- Candidates require OF-7 Command experience and the application of a mentor qualification in the previous 7 years. Candidates with the pre-requisite Command experience and mentor qualifications who have performed either a JWC advisor or NATO SM in the previous 5 years will be eligible for JWC special advisor positions.

Education

- Senior staff, or equivalent military or national Defence College Graduate

Language

- Business English

Working Location

- Stavanger, Norway
- Remote work may be requested on an ADHOC per requirement basis

Working Policy

- Each exercise support requirement is anticipated to be 5 to 15 working days per event
- On-Site, unless otherwise specified with up to 12-hour days
- If out of normal hours work is required, this will be requested on a per requirement basis

Travel

- Any associated travel costs to and from your home location to participate in the activity will be covered by Spektrum

Security Clearance

- Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

## About Spektrum

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Spektrum Group is a specialist consultancy that enables clients to navigate the complex defence, humanitarian, and government markets by connecting them with a fast-growing global network of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (stage not disclosed; no public funding rounds identified)
- **Headquarters**: Multiple offices; global presence with registered addresses in Spain (Barcelona, ES: +34 932 712 919), the United Kingdom (Leeds, UK: +44 113 868 3500), Belgium (Mons), the Netherlands (The Hague), the United States (Norfolk, VA), and Norway (Stavanger). No single global HQ is explicitly designated.
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Industry/Industries**: Aerospace & Defence, Humanitarian Aid, Government Services, Consulting & Advisory
- **Target Customers**: International institutional organisations (e.g., UN, NATO), English-speaking national governments, and ministries of defence (apex purchasers), as well as the broader defence ecosystem (from small specialists to global enterprises)
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Thinking differently to make a difference” – Spektrum aims to solve today’s aerospace and defence market problems, acting as a force for good with a sincere intent to positively impact its clients and their teams.

## Products & Services
- **Consulting**: Strategic advisory, market navigation, and subject matter expertise for clients aiming to achieve aerospace and defence objectives.
- **Logistics and Supply**: Supply chain support and logistics management tailored to complex defence and humanitarian environments.
- **Communication**: Strategic communication services, including social media scripting and event promotion (as evidenced by job postings for Social Media Scripter).
- **Events**: Planning and execution of events for defence, humanitarian, and government stakeholders.

*Additional note:* Spektrum Labs (a related entity) is described as “building the backbone of the cyber resilience ecosystem, unifying cybersecurity, compliance, and insurance into one seamless platform powered by AI, cryptography, and automation,” but Spektrum Labs appears to be a separate brand under the Spektrum umbrella.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Unspecified revenue; total funding not disclosed. However, rapid hiring (112+ open roles listed on Built In) suggests strong growth and demand.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The company states it is a “Member Of” unspecified organisations, a “Registered supplier to” key entities, and holds certifications (logos visible on website but not named in the provided results).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Fast-growing global network of partners and suppliers
  - 112+ job openings across multiple countries and disciplines (engineering, IT, talent acquisition, contract management, assurance, etc.)
  - Offices in at least six countries (Spain, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Norway)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Niche Expertise**: Focus exclusively on the challenging and complex defence, humanitarian, and government sectors, an area many traditional consultancies avoid.
- **Global Network**: Extensive ecosystem of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers that can be rapidly deployed to solve client problems.
- **Apex Payer Focus**: Directly targets the highest-level purchasers within institutional organisations and ministries of defence.

## Strategic Focus
- Priority is to help clients navigate the increasingly complex landscape of international defence and government procurement.
- Emphasis on building a “resilient and effective” supplier ecosystem through diversity and capability.
- Continuous improvement of internal processes and client support, with a culture of questioning everything to drive growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Values include transparency, effective communication, enthusiasm and fun, and setting ambitious yet realistic goals. Employees celebrate successes together and maintain a friendly, relaxed environment.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace is available, with some roles offering a combination of remote and on-site work, while others (e.g., in The Hague, Brussels, Norfolk) are labeled “In-Office” on Built In. Policy likely depends on role and location.
- **Notable Perks / Engineering Culture**: Not explicitly described, but career growth is supported by a wide range of senior and junior roles. The company places “great emphasis on supporting and collaborating with our team and clients.” Spektrum Labs’ focus on AI, cryptography, and automation indicates a forward-leaning engineering culture in the cybersecurity arm.

## Sources
1. [Spektrum Group – Official Website](https://spektrum-group.com/)
2. [Spektrum Group – About Us](https://spektrum-group.com/about-us)
3. [Spektrum Group – What We Do](https://spektrum-group.com/what-we-do)
4. [Spektrum Group – Jobs Page](https://spektrum-group.com/jobs)
5. [Built In – Spektrum Group Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/spektrum-group)
6. [Spektrum Group – Greenhouse Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spektrum)

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