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Sr. Contractor Support to Digital Backbone Demo, Test & Experimentation (N)

SimIS Inc. Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Posted Jan 23, 2026Apply by Apr 23, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior-level contract position supporting NATO HQ SACT; senior event planner / project manager with military communications focus.

Stack/tools: Technical event planning; project management discipline; event management toolsets/software; knowledge of Next Generation Communications, 5G and wireless technologies; familiarity with NATO DOTMLPFI; ability to coordinate multi-national events.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Define event objectives with directors and coordinate across NATO entities (HQ SACT, NATO HQ, NCIA, ACO).

  • Develop comprehensive project plans and manage execution from planning through post-event reporting for Digital Backbone demonstration, DiBaX, and CWIX.

  • Apply civilian standards-based wireless/military communications knowledge to ensure successful event planning and delivery; coordinate across international stakeholders.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in CS, Engineering, or Business; PMP or equivalent.

  • 5+ years in technical event planning, design, execution (in last 10 years).

  • 3+ years with deployment of wireless/civilian standards-based systems or community-of-interest services.

  • 3+ years PM experience; 3+ years of operational knowledge of military communications technologies.

  • 3+ years with event management toolsets; strong written/verbal communication; ability to travel internationally; valid passport.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with NATO organizations/procedures; DiBaX or CWIX experience.

  • Knowledg

Full Description

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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team). SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.

Job Description

  • NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) is seeking contract support in coordinating, planning, and executing Digital Backbone demonstration, test, and experimentation (DTE) events including DiBaX and CWIX. This senior-level position requires expertise in technical event planning, project management, and military communications network technologies. The candidate will work directly with event directors and coordinate across multiple NATO entities including HQ SACT, NATO HQ, NCIA, and ACO to define event objectives, develop project plans, and manage event execution from planning through post-event reporting.

Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Management
  • Minimum 5 years in the last 10 years in technical event planning, design, and execution
  • 3 years in the last 10 years with deployment of civilian standards-based wireless communications, autonomous systems, or community of interest services
  • 3 years in the last 10 years with knowledge and application of project management
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • 3 years operational knowledge of military communications network technologies within the last 10 years (as military officer or civilian)
  • 3 years in the last 10 years in application of event management toolsets
  • Valid passport and ability to travel internationally within NATO boundaries

Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired

  • Experience working with NATO organizations and procedures
  • Knowledge of Next Generation Communications technologies
  • Experience with 5G networks and advanced wireless technologies
  • Familiarity with NATO DOTMLPFI framework
  • Experience coordinating multi-national events
  • Understanding of military operational requirements and capability development
  • Experience with DiBaX or CWIX events
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple international stakeholders
  • Experience with event management software and tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Cultural awareness and ability to work in multi-national environments

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Federal Holidays each year
  • SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
Technical Event PlanningProject ManagementMilitary CommunicationsEvent Management ToolsetsNATO ProceduresNext Generation Communications5G NetworksAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCultural AwarenessAutonomous SystemsCommunity of Interest ServicesCapability DevelopmentMulti-National Coordinationmulti-location

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