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Internationally recruited professional roles at NATO. Political affairs, international security, strategy, and programme management.
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Search all jobsLast checked 15 July 2026 · 17 roles
- Cloud Artificial Intelligence Architect
NATO
Stavanger, NOCloses 9 AugThis role leads the Data Science Team at NATO Joint Warfare Centre to integrate emerging technologies into strategic exercises. The architect plans and delivers a roadmap for cutting-edge AI solutions, including large language models and agentic systems, to enhance NATO operational readiness.
- Staff Officer (Russia Strategic Analyst)
NATO
Norfolk, USCloses 20 JulThis position provides the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation with expert analysis on Russia's strategic thinking, military doctrine, and long term capabilities. The analyst develops threat informed foresight and shaping options to ensure NATO maintains a strategic advantage within the security domain.
- Staff Officer (Experimentation and Wargaming Design)
NATO
Norfolk, USCloses 20 JulThis role contributes to the technical design and delivery of operational experimentation within NATO's Warfare Development framework. The incumbent manages experiment configurations to ensure they effectively address Alliance concept and capability development needs while maximizing return on investment.
- Scientist (Climate Change)
NATO
La Spezia, ITCloses 12 AugThis role involves conducting scientific research on the impacts of climate change on NATO's maritime defence and security operations. The incumbent analyzes climate data and projections to assess future physical operating environments, including extreme regions like the Arctic, to support the Alliance's strategic planning.
- Staff Officer, Capability Coordination Group (Maritime)
NATO
Paris, FRCloses 7 AugThe Staff Officer coordinates science and technology research with maritime capability development across NATO bodies and Alliance Nations. The role facilitates the exploitation of research results to address urgent military capability gaps and informs the scientific community of operational requirements.
- Procurement Officer
NATO
Brussels, BECloses 6 SeptThe Procurement Officer manages the procurement and contractual aspects for a portfolio of goods and services required for the operation of NATO Headquarters. Working within the Office of Financial Control, the incumbent ensures all acquisitions comply with legal standards and NATO financial regulations while managing supplier relationships and evaluation processes.
- Staff Officer (Joint Logistic Support Network Manager)
NATO
Brunssum, NLCloses 26 JulThe Staff Officer manages the Joint Logistic Support Network (JLSN) projects at Joint Force Command Brunssum to support NATO operations and exercises. The role involves identifying logistics requirements, developing regional plans, and coordinating with external planning agents to ensure the deployment and sustainment of large-scale forces.
- Staff Officer (Capability Development)
NATO
Mons, BECloses 28 JulThis role provides specialist advice and guidance on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) capabilities at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. The incumbent leads the development of operational requirements and ensures the implementation of new systems for the analysis and assessment of the civil environment across NATO's Allied Command Operations.
- Chief Customer Officer
NATO
Brussels, BECloses 5 AugAs a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role leads the Agency's customer-facing function to ensure digital and operational delivery aligns with NATO mission requirements. The position is responsible for shaping the customer demand pipeline, managing service strategies, and driving a customer-centric cultural transformation across a large, distributed organization.
- Chief Data Officer
NATO
Brussels, BECloses 5 AugThe Chief Data Officer serves as the NCIA authority on data and AI, shaping how information drives NATO decision-making and mission effectiveness. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role defines enterprise data strategy, governance frameworks, and architectures to ensure interoperability across the Alliance.
- Staff Officer, Capability Coordination Group (Air)
NATO
Paris, FRCloses 7 AugThe Staff Officer coordinates science and technology research and capability development in the Air domain within the NATO Science and Technology Organization. The role bridges the gap between scientific research communities and military capability development groups to facilitate the rapid adoption of new technologies.
- Strategic Planning Executive Officer
NATO
Norfolk, USCloses 27 JulThe Executive Officer serves as a key member of the Budget Management Section within the Capability Development Directorate. The role is responsible for the financial stewardship of programme funds, providing actionable budget analyses and briefings to senior leadership to support warfare development and capability requirements.
- Staff Officer (Intelligence Support to Exercises)
NATO
Brunssum, NLCloses 26 JulThis role serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the NATO Exercise Process within the J2 Division at Joint Force Command Brunssum. The incumbent leads intelligence and JISR exercise activities, ensuring the planning, preparation, and evaluation of collective training for major certification exercises.
- Staff Officer (Cyber Security and CIS Security Accreditation)
NATO
Mons, BECloses 28 JulThis role supports the ACO Security Accreditation Authority at SHAPE by ensuring NATO Communication and Information Systems (CIS) meet security standards. The incumbent guides project teams through the accreditation lifecycle, conducts security audits, and evaluates Information Assurance threat vectors to protect the Alliance's digital infrastructure.
- Digital Programme Administrator
NATO
Brunssum, NLCloses 26 JulThis role provides tactical programme management to the Headquarters digital improvement portfolio within the Innovation and Transformation team. The incumbent ensures senior leadership has accurate situational awareness regarding the progress and impact of digital innovation and transformation initiatives.
- Chief Information Officer
NATO
Brussels, BECloses 5 AugThe Chief Information Officer serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the NCIA digital backbone, overseeing internal IT strategy, infrastructure, and cyber security. This role drives digital transformation and ensures that technology and information capabilities support NATO mission success and operational excellence.
- Managing Director DIANA
NATO
London, GBCloses 18 AugThe Managing Director leads the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Executive, overseeing a team of approximately 90 civilian and military staff. The role is responsible for accelerating the development and adoption of dual-use technological solutions to critical transatlantic security challenges while managing operations across multiple international locations.
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