Space Programme Manager

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise.

About the role

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: Advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: Development and maintenance of systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: Secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: Services to detect, deny, and defeat threats to NATO's communication networks.
• Information Management: Management of NATO's information technology infrastructure, including databases, applications, and servers.

The Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) program supports the NCI Agency, NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider, in maintaining a high-performance workforce consisting of NATO International Civilians (NICs), Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWCs). IWCs make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support the ACT Space Branch PMT in the delivery, synchronization, and implementation of the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) across all tranches and associated projects.
• Coordinate programme execution activities between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component (STC), NCIA, NSPA, nations, and commercial partners.
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of programme artefacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, programme reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps.
• Support the synchronization of Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated dependencies.
• Contribute to programme governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements.
• Support the identification, analysis, and mitigation of programme risks, interdependencies, and critical paths across all space projects.
• Support experimentation, wargaming, operational demonstrations, and exercises, including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel, and/or related activities.
• Coordinate with NCIA Architects PMT SMEs and national experts to maintain programme coherence and support architecture development and analysis of alternatives.
• Support engagement with industry and commercial space actors in support of NATO Commercial Space Strategy implementation.
• Produce reports, briefings, and recommendations for ACT Space Branch leadership.
• Directly support the Branch Head CR and travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance, and PMT processes.
• Minimum of 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within the last 10 years, either as a military officer or civilian.
• Minimum of 3 years in the last 10 years of sound knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes in the C2 area.
• Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies.
• Programme and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within 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 equivalent (certificates required).

Qualifications

• A University/Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Schedule

On-Site

Pay

Contract-based role.

Benefits

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance required.

Contract Duration: September 2026 – December 2030

Working Location: Norfolk, VA, USA