NATO Space Capability Programme Coordinator

Socket.dev; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum seeks a seasoned Programme Manager to support NATO Space capabilities development and governance. You will coordinate multi‑national stakeholders, refine requirements, and manage artefacts and risk dashboards across CPP initiatives, with travel up to 30 days annually.

On‑site work at Ramstein, Germany, with NATO and allied partners. The role requires five years in NATO capability development or defence acquisition, and three years in space operations, plus strong English and security

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition.
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience within NATO or national space operations.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Security clearance: National or NATO Secret.

Responsibilities

• Support ACT Space Branch PMT in NATO CPP delivery across all tranches.
• Coordinate with SHAPE Space Branch for integration into planning and execution.
• Coordinate requirements among SHAPE, ACT, NCIA, NSPA and space orgs.
• Develop artefacts: proposals, plans, reviews, risk registers, dashboards, roadmaps.
• Assist with governance, PMT meetings, and leadership engagements.
• Travel up to 30 days per year.

Skills

NATO capability development

Programme management

Defence acquisition

Space operations

Space policy

PMT processes

C2 systems

Multinational programmes

Configuration management

Capability architectures

DOORS

Education

University degree in systems engineering or related discipline

Tools

DOORS (IBM Rational)

Job description

Spektrum seeks a seasoned Programme Manager to support NATO Space capabilities development and governance. You will coordinate multi‑national stakeholders, refine requirements, and manage artefacts and risk dashboards across CPP initiatives, with travel up to 30 days annually.

On‑site work at Ramstein, Germany, with NATO and allied partners. The role requires five years in NATO capability development or defence acquisition, and three years in space operations, plus strong English and security