RFQ 2026-0006 - C3Taxonomy Analytical Support

This is a remote position. Under the direction of the project manager or assigned task leader, you will to the following activities: • Propose changes to the structure of the existing C3Taxonomies in accordance with guidance of the sponsor of the project; • Review and redesign the current Capabilities Taxonomy (current baseline is deemed not fit for purpose); • Identify any obvious ‘missing’ NATO capabilities in the proposed data model; • Review and redesign the current Business Process Taxonomy (enhancements); • Review and redesign the current Information Products Taxonomy (enhancements); • Design a new Data Taxonomy; • Support a detailed review of Core Services Baseline (in conjunction with Core Services COI); • Engage with FI branch ACT to resolve issues with import/export of wiki files; • Prepare meetings, set agendas, engage with stakeholders, manage action lists, and contribute working papers and presentations as directed by the FI branch; • Keep up-to-date with the latest C3Taxonomy developments in the field of Federated Mission Network (FMN) activities (FMN Spiral 7 Wiki); • Alignment of FMN Data with Taxonomy hierarchies; • Engage with the C3Taxonomy stakeholders to elicit taxonomy requirements through surveys and workshops; and • Support the development of Baseline 8 (BL8) of the C3T. Requirements Essential education, experience, and training: • Minimum of 7 years in business analysis, taxonomy development, or data architecture within an IT environment; • Proven experience and knowledge in the use and of Semantic Media Wiki, demonstrated in at least two past projects; • Proven knowledge of NATO Structures, NATO Working Groups and military operations demonstrated in at least three past projects; • At least 5 years’ experience in NATO IT, defence contracting, or NATO agencies; • Expert knowledge (demonstrated by at least 5 years’ experience) of Information Architecture and systems engineering techniques; • Expertise in Taxonomy Development & Management including the design of hierarchical classification structures, controlled vocabularies, and/or metadata schemas in the military domain, demonstrated in at least one past project; • Extensive expertise (at least 5 years’ experience) in Stakeholder Engagement to include work with military IT personnel, analysts, and decision-makers to align taxonomy with mission objectives; • Proven expertise (at least 5 years) in Requirements Elicitation & Documentation to gather and document requirements from military stakeholders, ensuring alignment with operational needs, demonstrated in at least 3 projects; • Proven knowledge of Military Taxonomy & Classification Systems for familiarity with military classification frameworks (e.g., C3T, NATO STANAGs, NIST 800-60) demonstrated in at least one past project; • Proven knowledge of Metadata & Structured Data for experience in applying metadata standards like the NATO Core Metadata Specification, Dublin Core)) demonstrated in at least three past projects; and • Proven Data Analysis expertise to query, analyze, and validate data structures, demonstrated in at least 3 projects. Desirable Education, Experience, And Training • Security Awareness for the ability to work with classified/unclassified data and within secure environments. • Attention to Detail for ensuring accuracy and consistency in military taxonomies. • Communication & Collaboration for the ability to work with NATO military and civilian personnel, Capability Teams and Alliance representatives. • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Identifying gaps and inconsistencies in classification structures. • Training & Documentation Developing taxonomy guidelines, best practices, and user training materials. Our people and culture McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.