Senior Space Capability Program Manager

McBride; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support the ACT Space Branch in delivering the NATO Space Capability Program across all tranches. You will coordinate between HQ SACT, SHAPE, and partners and help develop program artifacts such as proposals, plans, reviews, and risk registers.

You will also synchronize OSS, SDA and SDC capabilities, contribute to governance, manage interdependencies, and engage with industry to implement the NATO Commercial Space Strategy.

Qualifications

• University/Bachelor's degree in Science.
• Min 5 years in NATO capability development or defense program management.
• Knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
• 3+ years operating C2 systems in last 10 years.
• Experience with multinational programs and governance bodies.
• PM/Program management in complex and dynamic environments.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS (certificates preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the ACT Space Branch PMT in delivering the NATO Space Capability Program across all tranches and projects.
• Coordinate program execution activities between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theater Component, NCIA, NSPA, nations and partners.
• Develop, refine, and implement program artifacts including proposals, plans, reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps.
• Synchronize OSS, SDA and SDC capabilities and dependencies.
• Contribute to governance activities, PMT meetings, and leadership engagements.
• Identify, analyze and mitigate program risks, interdependencies, and critical paths.
• Support wargaming, demonstrations and exercises.
• Engage with industry to support NATO Commercial Space Strategy implementation.
• Produce reports, briefings, and recommendations for ACT Space Branch leadership.
• Travel up to 30 days per year for meetings and conferences.

Skills

Program management

NATO policy knowledge

Defense acquisition

C2 systems knowledge

Multinational coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

McBride is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support the ACT Space Branch in delivering the NATO Space Capability Program across all tranches. You will coordinate between HQ SACT, SHAPE, and partners and help develop program artifacts such as proposals, plans, reviews, and risk registers.

You will also synchronize OSS, SDA and SDC capabilities, contribute to governance, manage interdependencies, and engage with industry to implement the NATO Commercial Space Strategy.