--- title: 'Space Subject Matter Expert at Spektrum' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/space-subject-matter-expert-spektrum-stavanger-m8ag0f0fr569' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Space Subject Matter Expert at Spektrum - **Company:** Spektrum - **Location:** Stavanger, Norway - **Posted:** 2024-07-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://spektrum-group.com/jobs?gh_jid=4372667101 ## 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 - As the member of the JWC HICON team, develop Strategic and Operational level dilemmas within the exercise content and play. - Understand exercise and training objectives (EOs / TOs) and ensure their representation of the scenario supports the training audience’s achievement of those objectives. - In accordance with JWC guidance and management, and with all necessary co ordination, generate appropriate exercise material to provide a challenging and realistic problem set to the TA. - Coordinate and de-conflict all injects with other EXCON cells (the JWC Media Team, INTEL etc.) to maintain communication and coherence within the exercise. - Produce agendas, written speaking notes and minutes of meetings in support of scenario development, communication/coordination and knowledge management. - Be prepared to assist JWC in the development of strategic and operational level scenario documents tailored to the TA and the respective exercise. - Be prepared to update and amend exercise strategic/operational level and scenario documentation during the course of the exercise in order to ensure training objectives are facilitated. - Monitor training audience activity and output to provide timely feedback to JWC Exercise Control staff to amend and adapt the exercise as required. - Attend daily coordination meetings as dictated by the EXCON battle rhythm and Chief HICON, providing SME advice as required. - Undertake any other duties as directed by the JWC HICON staff as reasonably expected within the exercise. - Make solicited recommendations to the JWC Exercise Control team. - Under JWC guidance and management, be prepared to supply updates to JWC exercise documentation to ensure representation of latest doctrine/TTPs in area of subject matter expertise. - Make recommendations to JWC TDD in support of updates to doctrine and TTPs. - Provide feedback throughout the exercises process but also formally via the lessons learned process to both JWC permanent staff and other involved exercise players in support of improving NATO exercise processes. - Advise on / assist HICON in identifying lessons learned and contribute to the lessons learned process. - Be prepared to perform additional duties as directed by Chief HICON. - Bring NATO SPACE experience of NATO Joint political-military, strategic and operational level to JWC exercises. - Contribute to the development, refinement, and delivery of the JWC political military, strategic and operational level information and products tailored to the Training Audience, with a focus on CBRN activities. - Throughout all phases of the exercise, review and respond to TA-generated activities and products related to SPACE products and processes. - Ascertain that the TA is exposed to a realistic and coherent SPACE operation in general. - Act as the focal point for the training audience for SPACE matters during exercise preparation and execution. - Quickly read, digest, analyse and understand the SPACE situation as depicted in the scenario documentation provided by the JWC. - Understand and provide recommendations for improvement of SPACE related aspects within the scenario. - Understand and analyse developing training audience plans and documentation and their impacts on SPACE activities. - Act as the SPACE advisor in meetings with the training audience during the exercise, whether face to face, by VTC, phone, email or letter. Essential Skills and Experience - Demonstrate 3 years’ in the last 6 of SPACE experience on political military or strategic level (or equivalent international level), or as a member of the JWC HICON team - Ability to compose, edit, contribute to and comprehend texts in English reflecting the terminology and form of the respective subject matter area of expertise at senior staff level (e.g. NATO HQ, SHAPE or national equivalents). - Demonstrate 3 years’ experience in the last 6 in briefing senior leaders / decision makers in a National or Multinational environment. - Working knowledge of: - Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook). - TOPFAS and JEMM (not a disqualifying requirement). Language - Business English Working Location - Stavanger, Norway Working Policy - On-Site Travel - Some travel to other NATO sites may be required 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. 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