BRANCH HEAD OPS AND EXERCISE OMC COX 0010

 BRANCH HEAD OPS AND EXERCISE OMC

Post Context

Allied Maritime Command is the Maritime Theatre Component Commander delivering 360 degree maritime focussed awareness and connectivity while planning and commanding the full range of maritime operations.

The Support Directorate directs the delivery of operational support functions and activities.

The N6 Cyberspace Division is responsible for advising the Command Group (CG) on matters relating to Communications and Information Systems (CIS) in support of Command & Control (C2) for maritime operations, exercises and training as well as Cyberspace related issues.

The Policy and Operations Branch is responsible for planning, coordination and support of NATO Joint maritime Operations with regards to Communications and Information Systems (CIS) aspects.

Within the CIS Policy and Operations branch the incumbent acts as the focal point for all maritime CIS Operations and planning matters in the CIS Division.

Reporting Lines

This post reports to:OMC RCXX 0010 - Assistant Chief of Staff (N6 Cyberspace) , OF-5

There are first line reporting responsibilities for the following numbers of staff: 1× OF-4; 2× OF-3; 1× OR-8; 1× OF-2; 1× OR-9

This post is deputised by:• OMC RCOX 0020 - Staff Officer (Plans and Policy)

Supervisory Duties: Dependent on requirements may be required to direct and supervise the work priorities of one or more HQ multifunctional teams.

Principal Duties

The incumbent's duties are:

OPERATIONAL DUTIES :

Responsible for all aspects of N6 involvement in current and  future operations, CIS maritime operational  planning, , maritime CIS Policy and Concepts

Integrated into the MBS Maritime Battle Staff as Staff officer CIS :

Provides CIS advice as part of the MBS.

Integrates SME advice.

Develops the CIS aspects of Operational Planning.

Coordinates the CIS planning effort with other HQs, agencies (NCIA) and organizations (e.g. IO, NGO) as appropriate.

Plans CIS solutions for non-NATO military and civil organizations.

FRAMEWORK DUTIES:

Coordinates CIS cooperation with other HQs and organizations (e.g. IO, NGO) as appropriate.

Supervises and coordinates all CIS issues with non-NATO military and civil organizations as required, with a focus on interfacing different systems.

Supervises frequency management with other HQs, Agencies, TF & specific units.

Provides direction and guidance on the procurement and assignment of required radio frequencies and monitors UHF and SHF satellite allocations.

Provide CIS manpower and knowledge for NATO evaluation programs.

Supports NATO CIS doctrine development and NATO committees as directed by the Division Head.

Submits observations in his/her area of expertise and contributes to the Lessons Learned process.

• Managerial Responsibilities: There are first line reporting responsibilities for the following numbers of staff:; 1xOF4, 2 x OF-3;, 1 x OF-2; 1 x OR-8, 1 x OR-7

The incumbent deputises for ACOS N6 (CIS) (ZMC CXX 0010)

• Legal Authority Details: None.
• Budget Authority Details: None.
• Decision Authority Details: None.

Special Requirements and Additional Duties

The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organisation as directed.

The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries.

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office environment with artificial light and air (e.g. Bunker).

Normal Working Conditions apply.

The risk of injury is categorised as: No risk / risk might increase when deployed

Essential Qualifications

Professional/Experience

(1) Command and Control Support (Operational Planning - Communications)

Activities that provide for effective connectivity to support the exercise of command and the exchange of essential information and to advise the commander of communication capabilities and limitations for the operation plan and its execution: performance, capabilities, capacities of system, facilities and personnel.

Skill Level (Initiate or influence)

Has defined authority and accountability for actions and decisions within a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects. Establishes organisational objectives and assigns responsibilities.  Influences policy and strategy formation. Initiates influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners at senior management level, including industry leaders. Makes decisions which impact the work of employing organisations, achievement of organisational objectives and financial performance.  Has a broad business understanding and deep understanding of own specialism(s). Performs highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects. Contributes to the implementation of policy and strategy. Creatively applies a wide range of technical and/or management principles.  Absorbs complex information and communicates effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences. Manages and mitigates risk. Understands the implications of new technologies. Demonstrates clear leadership. Understands and communicates industry developments, and the role and impact of technology in the employing organisation. Promotes compliance with relevant legislation. Takes the initiative to keep both own and colleagues' skills up to date.

(2) Business and administration

Skill Level (Initiate or influence)

Has defined authority and accountability for actions and decisions within a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects. Establishes organisational objectives and assigns responsibilities.  Influences policy and strategy formation. Initiates influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners at senior management level, including industry leaders. Makes decisions which impact the work of employing organisations, achievement of organisational objectives and financial performance.  Has a broad business understanding and deep understanding of own specialism(s). Performs highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects. Contributes to the implementation of policy and strategy. Creatively applies a wide range of technical and/or management principles.  Absorbs complex information and communicates effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences. Manages and mitigates risk. Understands the implications of new technologies. Demonstrates clear leadership. Understands and communicates industry developments, and the role and impact of technology in the employing organisation. Promotes compliance with relevant legislation. Takes the initiative to keep both own and colleagues' skills up to date.

Must be an OF4 of RN Warfare GS (OF) (PWO C) specialisation. OF3 applicants with a positive recommendation in their most recent annual OJAR/SJAR may be considered for the role and the award of Acting Higher Rank (AHR). It is stressed that whilst a single positive recommendation will make you eligible for consideration, your entire OJAR/SJAR dossier will be considered for AHR in line with the principles of BR3(1) Part 8 and approval is not guaranteed.

OF5 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF4.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Education/Training

(auto-generated based on  the grade and the NATO Occupational Codes)

University Degree  and 6 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training  leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 6 years post related and 2 years function related experience.

The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience paragraph (5/a). In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here:

• Course: CCC-ET-22206 - NATO C4ISR Orientation for Officers
• Course: CCC-ET-32208 - NATO CIS Operational Planning

• Course: ETE-IT-2834 - NATO Staff Officer Orientation Course

Language

English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional Experience

Communication specialist with general knowledge of CIS systems and networks.  Organisational coordination and communication skills.  Previous Staff experience at large military or governmental organisation or major private companies.

NATO Staff experience.  Experience in office communication and information systems.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC in accordance with the following:

Maritime Reserves:.

Members of the Maritime Reserves require a Final Date in Service beyond the expected period of the commitment they are applying for. Applicants who do not have sufficient service remaining are to submit an application for EOS with transfer to List-4 status prior to applying for the role, iaw CMR TM 35/24.  FTRS applications received from SP whose MR Tx date is not beyond the expected period of the job opportunity and who do not have a concurrent EOS with transfer to List 4 application in progress will be rejected during the initial sift process.

Applications for EOS with transfer to List 4 status will not be accepted within 8 weeks of the applicant’s current Final Date in Service.

RFR (Ex-Regulars):

Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, may be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (67) will be considered by exception.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Minimum medical categories are contained in BR3(2) 1107.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB) with a JMES contained either L6 or M6, do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role. Those discharged with a lower JMES will be considered on a case by case basis.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT/PES

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 752 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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