Post AG12 - REACT Technical Project Officer
Nationality: Vacancy is only open to nationals of the following REACT Programme Participating States: France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Location: Bonn, DE
Initial Contract Duration: 3 years
Closing Date for Applications: 24 June 2026
Start Date: 01 October 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing on 20 July 2026
1. Background
The REACT2 Programme is managed by OCCAR-EA on behalf of Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, France, Poland and the Netherlands as Participating States (PSs). The Programme scope is focused on studies, design, prototyping, testing and qualification of an electronic attack capability, taking as baseline all the progress made in REACT1 (EDIDP-ACC-AEAC-2019). The second stage of the REACT Programme (EDF-2022-DA-AIR-AEW) would run until March 2029, and the Programme is expected to be continued to manage subsequent Stages.
The Small Programmes Programme Division (SP PD) is a matrix organisation which currently houses Night Vision Capability (NVC), Light Weight Torpedo (LWT), Responsive Electronic Attack for Cooperative Tasks (REACT) and Véhicule Blindé D'Aide À L'Engagement (VBAE) Programmes. Other small programmes could join in the future.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The REACT Technical Project Officer will report to the REACT Project Manager.
As a member of the Small Programmes Programme Division (SP PD), the REACT Technical Project Officer will support the REACT Project Manager in all technical and delegated management issues regarding the REACT Programme, and will work in close cooperation with the Contract & Finance (C&F) Officer of SP PD assigned to the REACT Programme.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager the post holder will be responsible to support the technical/programmatic aspect of the Programme as follows:
¦ Prepare general Programme and technical decisions for the Project Manager;
¦ Lead Expert Working Groups as directed and delegated by the Project Manager;
¦ Be the focal point for the overall Programme schedule;
¦ Draft and maintain all schedules related to the management of the Programme;
¦ Manage the requirements in liaison with the Participating States;
¦ Monitor and collect evidence of technical compliance with the technical specification;
¦ Coordinate and monitor the acceptance for all contractual deliveries;
¦ Coordinate and monitor industry for all activities, including performances, in close coordination with the Participating States;
¦ Liaising with the Nations and Industry for the drafting of reports;
¦ Liaising with the Nations and Industry for the acceptance of Industry deliverables;
¦ Reporting to the Project Manager on all activities and associated issues as required (including but not limited to technical, quality, risks etc);
¦ Support the Project Manager in the managing of the Linked Procurement Contract (LPC);
¦ Support the Project Manager in the application of the OCCAR Risk Management methodology and tools into the Programme Division;
¦ Support the Project Manager in the application of the Programme reporting in accordance with OCCAR rules.
The post holder may also be tasked to:
¦ Participate in the relevant OCCAR Communities of Practice;
¦ Coordinate relevant activities between industry and Participating States for what concerns their field of work.
The post holder will perform any related duties and temporary additional tasks as directed by the REACT Project Manager.
3. Key competences and skills required for the grade
(You must provide evidence of meeting these key competences and skills in your Application, Section 12).
CS 1 The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels in a multicultural context and with respect for diversity;
CS 2 Excellent interpersonal and team working skills with the ability to interact and communicate at all levels within OCCAR as well as with Nations;
CS 3 The ability to work in a changing, developing and demanding environment;
CS 4 The ability to implement clear, efficient and logical approaches to work, to manage assignments, objectives and time;
CS 5 The ability to use Computer and Information Technology (ICT) facilities and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of MS Office software.
4. Specialist knowledge and experience required for the post
(You must provide evidence of meeting these specialist requirements in your Application, Sections 10 and 11).
4.1 Essential:
ES 1 Knowledge of aeronautical weapon systems in particular in the area of avionics/electronics;
ES 2 Experience in the preparation of an Invitation to Tender, starting from requirements management up to the technical definitions;
ES 3 Experience in Project delivery (testing, qualification, acceptance, waiver, deviation, etc.) of complex weapon systems;
ES 4 Awareness of European defence-related structures and organisations;
ES 5 Knowledge in applying Project Management disciplines in a true Through Life Management sense as well as programme management principles, tools and techniques and experience of using them effectively in armament programmes.
4.2 Desirable:
DS 1 Basic knowledge of aircraft cyber security methods and standards;
DS 2 Good knowledge in Risk Management;
DS 3 Previous experience acquired in research and development of weapon systems, including Electronic Warfare Systems and Airborne Electronic Attack perimeters;
DS 4 Good knowledge of Electronic Warfare domain technologies;
DS 5 Good knowledge of Contract management including costs drivers.
5. Language Requirements
¦ ADVANCED level of ENGLISH both oral and written.
¦ Additional knowledge of another OCCAR Member or Participating State's language will be considered as an asset.
6. Qualifications
A university degree or equivalent experience in the activities directly related to the described tasks above.
7. Security Clearance
Security clearance at OCCAR Secret level is required for this post - or needs to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.occar.int/resources/site1/General/2026_VN_AG12_REACT_Technical_Project_Officer.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants wishing to apply for this Post should email the completed application and supporting documentation to: application@occar.int
For further information regarding this post please send your inquiry to the same email address.
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