Cognitive War Expert

Status: Full-time.

Location: Mons, Belgium.

Start Date: As early as November 23, 2026.

Clearance: Current NATO SECRET or NATO member SECRET w/ NATO SECRET-eligibility.

Salary: Up to €127,000, depending on seniority.

A cognitive warfare expert with strong organizational transformation skills to work full-time in the SHAPE headquarters. Work will be 100% on site, with 10% travel expected.

• Build capability and capacity in support of the SHAPE J10.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute information warfare exercise(s) 

• At least 5 years’ experience in cognitive warfare, cyber, PSYOP planning, and organizational transformation.
• Preferred: proficiency in AI-powered analytical tools and their application to sociocultural and behavioral analysis, data management, and project management.

Submit your resume on our application page and reference “SHAPE Expert” in the box that prompts you to identify the position for which you are applying.