Delivery of Tactical Communications Training

NCI Academy, Oeiras, Portugal, and other NATO and national facilities. Deadline: 26-11-2026 Posted: 12-11-2026 #17962

The role is a Tactical Communications Instructor supporting the NCI Academy in Oeiras, Portugal, with travel to NATO and national facilities.

Main duties

  • Prepare and deliver HF Operator, UHF TACSAT Basic Operator, UHF TACSAT Applications & Database Manager, and tailored tactical communications training.
  • Teach theory, demonstrations and practical exercises; support students and assess their performance.
  • Coordinate course schedules and preparation with Academy staff and the Tactical Communications subject matter expert.
  • Prepare classrooms, radios, antennas, cryptographic equipment, frequency requests, handouts and training administration.
  • Keep technical knowledge and routine course materials current. Material updates require authorization and at least two weeks for Academy review.
  • Complete attendance records, results, assessments, feedback analysis and course completion documentation.
  • Submit the Quality Assurance “Quad” report within one week and complete the course improvement process within two weeks of delivery.
  • Restore equipment and classrooms after courses, share lessons learned and participate in requested reviews.
  • Follow NATO security, confidentiality, conduct, intellectual property and data protection requirements.

Mandatory requirements

  • Valid NATO SECRET clearance, issued by the National Security Authority, valid when bidding and covering the contract period.
  • At least three years of relevant experience in each of the following:
    • Current NATO UHF TACSAT and HF waveforms.
    • NATO operating procedures for UHF TACSAT and HF communications.
    • Hands-on operation and maintenance of AN/PRC-117F and AN/PRC-150, including antennas and ancillary equipment.
    • Communications techniques including SCPC, DAMA, Integrated Waveform, second- and third-generation ALE, and frequency hopping.
    • Developing technical documentation, training materials and learning aids.
  • English proficiency specified as STANAG 6001: Listening 3, Speaking 2, Reading 3, Writing 2, or CEFR B2–C1.
  • Availability for predominantly onsite work, travel and delivery during local public holidays where required.

Desirable qualifications

  • Completion certificates for A0037, A0038, A0050 and A0970 NATO CIS Technical Instructor, or an equivalent instructor qualification.
  • Experience working with NCISS or the NCI Academy.
  • Knowledge of PRC-117G, PRC-152, PRC-160 and PRC-167 radios.

 

 

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