Senior Space Program Manager — NATO Capability Lead

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Sr.

Space Program Management Analyst to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA, coordinating NATO ACT Space Branch program planning and execution with a multinational team. You will coordinate CPP delivery across HQ SACT, SHAPE, and partner nations while developing governance artifacts, risk registers, schedules, and roadmaps, engaging with NSPA, NCIA, and industry partners to sustain capability development and assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A NATO or National SECRET clearance for duration of contract.
• 5+ years in NATO capability development, program management, or defense acquisition.
• Knowledge of NATO Space policy and PMT processes.
• 3+ years knowledge of C2 systems.
• Experience with multinational programs and governance bodies.
• Program/Project management experience in complex programs.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management and Capability Architectures.
• DOORS or equivalent certificates; onsite work required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NATO ACT Space Branch PMT activities across HQ SACT, SHAPE, and partners.
• Develop and maintain program artifacts: proposals, plans, reviews, risk registers, dashboards, roadmaps.
• Synchronize OSS, SDA, and SDC capabilities; assess risks and critical paths; liaise with national representatives and stakeholders.
• Support governance, PMT meetings, and senior leader engagements; travel up to 30 days/year.

Skills

5+ years NATO capability development/‑

NATO Space policy knowledge

C2 systems knowledge

Multinational programs

Program/Project management

Configuration Management

Capability Architectures

DOORS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Sr.

Space Program Management Analyst to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA, coordinating NATO ACT Space Branch program planning and execution with a multinational team. You will coordinate CPP delivery across HQ SACT, SHAPE, and partner nations while developing governance artifacts, risk registers, schedules, and roadmaps, engaging with NSPA, NCIA, and industry partners to sustain capability development and assessments.