Nuclear C3 Specialist (NATO VANGARD 8) Employer: Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) Location: Norfolk, VA (HQ SACT) with limited travel to NATO nations Contract: VANGARD, IFIB-ACT-SACT-26-01 (base period 2026 with option years through 2030). The mission Advance Nuclear Consultation, Command, and Control (C3) through requirements definition, concepts and experimentation, and dependencies/interoperability verification that enable commanders to plan, task, execute, and assess operations. What you’ll do Lead or support Nuclear C3 requirements, CONOPS, architectures, trials/experiments, and interoperability assessments across Allies, Partners, and NATO bodies. Produce deliverables under Task Orders in VANGARD’s Just-in-Time (JIT), deliverables-based model; iterate quickly with stakeholder feedback. Prepare executive-level briefs and documentation; coordinate with ACO, NCI Agency, and multinational stakeholders. Who we’re looking for We’re hiring Senior, Expert, and Junior performers aligned to Annex E performance levels for project management of deliverables. Minimum qualifications (per IFIB requirements) Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a NATO member nation. Language: English proficiency at STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) or equivalent. Clearance: Active final NATO or National SECRET (or higher). Passport: Valid NATO-nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations. Why IDW Contribute to NATO’s transformation with high-quality, JIT deliverables integrated with HQ SACT’s workforce and programs. Details Type: Full-time, contingent on award; Firm-Fixed-Price deliverables under Task Orders. Work location: Primarily on-site at HQ SACT Travel: Occasional to NATO nations. How to apply: Email your résumé/CV and clearance status to [email protected] with subject “VANGARD 8 – Nuclear C3”. Please note this posting is contingent upon contract award and candidate approval by HQ SACT.