Space Programme Senior Management Support

Responsibilities

• Support the ACT Space Branch PMT in the delivery, synchronization, and implementation of the NATO Space Capability Program (CPP) across all tranches and associated projects.
• Coordinate program execution activities between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component (STC), NCIA, NSPA, nations and commercial partners.
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of program artifacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, program 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 program governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements.
• Support the identification, analysis and mitigation of program 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 program 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 supports the Branch Head CR and will be required to travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
• Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.

Requirements

• A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, program management, or defense acquisition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years in the last 10 years a sound knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes in the C2 area.
• Experience supporting multinational programs and senior-level governance bodies.
• Program and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic program environment.
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices.
• Working knowledge of Capability Architectures.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent (provide certificates).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance