INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT OFFICER

INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT OFFICER


DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.


POSITION OVERVIEW


You will execute duties and functions requiring frequent internal and external professional contact including coordination and negotiation with senior civilian and military host nation authorities, media representatives, NGOs, IO's, think tanks and academics. The individual will be required to develop a network of contacts across these organizations that can be used to gain a comprehensive understanding of the information environment.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify specific narratives and their role in the IE, specifically about NATO activities and issues of concern; to include audiences that are of interest to NATO.


• Identify key media stakeholders (operators, owners, financers) and their perception


• Assess and report on the effectiveness of HQ SACT and its subordinate communications.


• Assess and report on the effectiveness of NATO adversary and competitor information efforts, particularly disinformation or propaganda campaigns, on NATO audiences, operations and activities.


• Use historical data points to gauge the success of previous hostile Information Activities, identify Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and forecast their potential use in future hostile communications; Provide real time data insights to allow NATO communicators the ability to capitalize on NATO's own communications and mitigate the impact of hostile communications in the IE.


• Prepare Strategic Command-level briefs on designated aspects of the Information Environment when required.


• Provide support to NATO's comprehensive approach to crisis management operations.


• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Communication/STRATCOM adviser.


• Undertake additional duties and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Chain of Command.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant field such as information technology, statistical analysis, or similar.


• Minimum of 3 years' experience in communications assessments and marketing data analysis.


• Minimum of 2 years' experience with statistical analysis and the use of analytical tools.


• Minimum of 3 years' experience with attribution modelling and forecasting.


• Minimum of 2 years' experience in analytical data interpretation and presentation


• Working knowledge of how to conduct industry research, including methods in which to gather data on their audiences, how to track behaviors, preferences, and actions.


• Proven knowledge of communication principles and practices, like how to promote a product or service, which channels to use, how to run campaigns, how to segment audiences, and more.


• Active Secret Clearance

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.


DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.


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DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.


This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.


Other Duties


Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.