Job description:

Deadline Date:Wednesday 25 November 2026
Requirement: Delivery of Tactical Communications Training at multiple locations and maintenance updates to associated training materials
Location: Oeiras PORTUGAL
Cost Not to Exceed: 2027 BASE NTE : 22,680 EUR
Period of Performance: BASE 2027: 4th January (Tentative) 2027- 31 December 2027
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:

Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.

Introduction
The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Academy develops and delivers NATO operator and technician training on a variety of communication and information systems (CIS). In response to the desire to diversify the workforce while maintaining the quality of training provided, the NCI Academy is soliciting commercial industry for interest and ability to support the preparation and delivery of Tactical Communications Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tactical satellite (TACSAT), High Frequency (HF) tactical radio and High-Capacity Deployable Line of Site System (HCDLOS) training. The selected contractor shall make available personnel capable of providing the services specified in this Statement of Work, adhering to the intent to obtain Tactical Communications subject matter expertise who can prepare and deliver NCI Academy curriculum to the standard expected of a NATO CIS Technical Instructor. The service shall include coordination with the NCI Academy Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME), as well as onsite preparation and delivery of UHF TACSAT and HF training to customers from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, NATO member states and select partner nations.

Objective
The main objective of this Statement of Work is to inform potential bidders about the services being requested so that they can determine competency and level of effort required to:

- coordinate with the NCI Academy Tactical Communications SME; and
- prepare, deliver and recover NCI Academy Tactical Radio training.

RequirementsQualifications and Experience:

• NATO SECRET security clearance, provided by the National Security Authority and valid at the time of submission of the bid and covering the period of the contract.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of current NATO UHF TACSAT and HF waveforms.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of NATO operating procedures applicable to current UHF TACSAT and HFMinimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the AN/PRC-117F and AN/PRC-150 radios, including associated antennas and ancillary equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of UHF TACSAT and HF communications, including Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), 2nd and 3rd GEN ALE and frequency hopping techniques.
• Experience with development of technical documentation, training materials, instructional and learning

Qualifications:

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

Current NATO SECRET security clearance, issued by the National Security Authority, valid at bid submission and covering the contract period.

Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of current NATO UHF TACSAT and HF waveforms.

Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of NATO operating procedures applicable to current UHF TACSAT and HF communications.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on professional experience with the operation and maintenance of AN/PRC-117F and AN/PRC-150 radios, including associated antennas and ancillary equipment.

Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience with UHF TACSAT and HF communications, including:

Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC)

Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA)

Integrated Waveform (IW)

2nd and 3rd Generation Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)

Frequency hopping techniques

Experience developing technical documentation, training materials, instructional aids and learning resources.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Nationality of a NATO member country.

Current Portuguese work visa for this in-country position.

Current National or NATO SECRET clearance must be clearly evidenced on the CV. The SOW specifically requires NATO SECRET; any alternative National SECRET clearance must be validated as acceptable by the contracting authority.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Support NATO's tactical communications training capability through the NCI Academy in Oeiras, Portugal. This specialist opportunity involves preparing and delivering training on UHF tactical satellite communications, HF tactical radio systems and associated equipment to NATO and partner-nation personnel. You will work alongside the Academy's Tactical Communications SME, sharing practical expertise and helping develop high-quality training materials for operational communications systems.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : € 22680

Salary Max : € 25200

Currency Type : EUR