Job Description
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Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is a small business government services firm based in Norfolk, Virginia, supporting U.S. defense and national security missions—especially across NATO and DoD programs. We deliver high-quality management consulting, engineering, and IT services with a strong focus on mission outcomes, disciplined execution, and measurable results. Our work often spans data governance and standardization, cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, enterprise/solution architecture, and innovation ecosystem support—helping our customers turn complex requirements into operational capabilities.
Our core values are Integrity, Customer Dedication, and Team Environment. IDW is committed to doing the right thing—for our customers, our teammates, and the mission. We strive to exceed expectations through responsive support and consistently high-quality deliverables, and we actively seek feedback to improve how we work. We take pride in a team-first culture that encourages initiative, recognizes contributions, and treats people with respect and fairness. We prioritize onboarding and training, support collaboration and clear communication, and conduct regular check-ins to strengthen our workplace culture and help our people grow.
Employer: Ironclad Defense Works (IDW)
Location: Norfolk, VA (HQ SACT) with limited travel to NATO nations
Contract: VANGARD, IFIB-ACT-SACT-26-01 (base period 2026 with option years through 2030).
The mission
Advance Nuclear Consultation, Command, and Control (C3) through requirements definition, concepts and experimentation, and dependencies/interoperability verification that enable commanders to plan, task, execute, and assess operations.
What you’ll do
- Lead or support Nuclear C3 requirements, CONOPS, architectures, trials/experiments, and interoperability assessments across Allies, Partners, and NATO bodies.
- Produce deliverables under Task Orders in VANGARD’s Just-in-Time (JIT), deliverables-based model; iterate quickly with stakeholder feedback.
- Prepare executive-level briefs and documentation; coordinate with ACO, NCI Agency, and multinational stakeholders.
Who we’re looking for
We’re hiring Senior, Expert, and Junior performers aligned to Annex E performance levels for project management of deliverables.
Minimum qualifications (per IFIB requirements)
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a NATO member nation.
- Language: English proficiency at STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) or equivalent.
- Clearance: Active final NATO or National SECRET (or higher).
- Passport: Valid NATO-nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.
Why IDW
Contribute to NATO’s transformation with high-quality, JIT deliverables integrated with HQ SACT’s workforce and programs.
Details
- Type: Full-time, contingent on award; Firm-Fixed-Price deliverables under Task Orders.
- Work location: Primarily on-site at HQ SACT
- Travel: Occasional to NATO nations.
How to apply: Email your résumé/CV and clearance status to [email protected] with subject “VANGARD #8 – Nuclear C3”. Please note this posting is contingent upon contract award and candidate approval by HQ SACT.