Space Programme Senior Management Support
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- University degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. 5 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of experience in NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition.
- 3+ years of operational experience within NATO or national space operations.
- Demonstrated experience integrating space operations within NATO or national commands.
- Knowledge of NATO Space Policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
- Minimum 3 years of operational experience with Command & Control (C2) systems within the last 10 years, either as a military officer or civilian.
- Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies.
- Programme/Project Management experience within the last 10 years in a complex and dynamic programme environment.
- Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices.
- Working knowledge of Capability Architectures.
- Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or an equivalent requirements management tool. Relevant certification should be provided where available.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the ACT Space Branch PMT in delivering and synchronizing the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) across projects and tranches.
- Support the integration of NATO Space capabilities into operational planning and execution.
- Coordinate operational requirements and user feedback across STC, SHAPE, ACT, NCIA, NSPA and national space organizations.
- Develop and maintain programme documentation including project proposals, implementation plans, programme reviews, risk registers, dashboards and capability roadmaps.
- Support operational validation and integration of Space capabilities into NATO Command & Control structures.
- Support synchronization of Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities.
- Support development of operational procedures, playbooks and coordination mechanisms for space-enabled operations.
- Support training, exercises, experimentation, wargaming and operational demonstrations involving Space capabilities.
- Contribute to programme governance, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination and senior leadership engagements.
- Identify and prioritize operational capability gaps and requirements.
- Assess operational impacts, lessons learned, programme risks, dependencies and critical paths.
- Support NATO exercises and experimentation activities, including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel and related activities.
- Contribute to operational acceptance, readiness assessments and transition planning.
- Support engagement with industry and commercial space organizations in support of NATO's Commercial Space Strategy.
- Prepare briefings, analysis and recommendations for STC leadership.
- Support meetings and conferences within and outside NATO boundaries, with travel of up to 30 days per year.