Requirements Quality Assurance Analyst at Spektrum

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Requirements Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical Guidance, Capability Development, Procurement, Configuration Management, ISO 9001, Communication, Collaboration, Project Management, Operational Requirements, Cross-Functional Teams, Standard Operating Procedures, Assessment Tools, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you. Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. Who we are supporting Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. The program Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate. The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams. The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe. The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities. Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO’s strategic objectives. Role Duties and Responsibilities As a member of a Requirements Core Development Team, verifies that capability requirements align with user needs across all aspects of DOTMLPFI for all assigned Operational Requirements, Capability Targets, and other high-level requirements. Provides technical guidance to Requirements Managers and Capability Programme Directors related to the quality of requirements and the requirements development Supports the development and establishment of quality criteria, quality control, and quality assurance procedures as related to requirements management. Contributes to the development of directives and standard operating procedures that apply to the quality control and assurance of capability requirements development and Monitors requirements developed in all life cycle stages to ensure quality and to ensure they remain valid, applicable, and continue to satisfy operational user needs. Supports identification of options for resolving requirements management Contributes to the development of quality control and assurance assessment tools and Works in a federated and enterprise-wide manner to facilitate cross-functional, collaborative and supported interdependent teams/individuals in other divisions and other directorates across ACT as appropriate. Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labour Essential Qualifications and Experience: Five years’ experience in the application of requirements quality management to acquisition Experience in the evaluation of requirements quality across comprehensive lines of development; e. doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and interoperability (DOTMLPFI). Experience in requirements development, either as a hands-on requirements author and/or facilitator of requirements development sessions. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of requirements development in procurement/acquisition programs. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) experience in managing requirements in accordance with formal configuration and change management processes. Demonstrable recent (i.e. in the last 5 years) experience working in support of processes that were formally certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. Demonstrable proficiency in effective oral and written communication, including briefing and coordinating with international stakeholders. Education A University Degree in engineering, management, information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, programme and project management or related disciplines. Working Location Norfolk, Virginia, USA Working Policy On-site Contract Duration January 2026 – December 2028 (base 1 year with 2 one year options) Security Clearance Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance Language Professional English We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

Responsibilities

The Requirements Quality Assurance Analyst verifies that capability requirements align with user needs and provides technical guidance related to the quality of requirements. They also support the development of quality criteria and monitor requirements throughout their life cycle to ensure they remain valid and applicable.