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.