Senior Space Program PMT & Governance Specialist

McBride International; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride International in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Program Manager to support the NATO Space Capability Program (CPP). You will coordinate across HQ SACT, SHAPE, STC, NCIA, NSPA, and partner nations to deliver and synchronize program artifacts and roadmaps.

The role requires 5+ years in NATO capability development or defense PM, knowledge of NATO Space policy and PMT processes, and experience with C2 systems. Travel up to 30 days/year; IBM Rational DOORS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within NATO capability development, program management, or defense acquisition.
• Knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
• 3+ years in C2 systems knowledge within the last 10 years in either military or civilian roles.
• 3+ years in Capability Development and Management in the C2 area, including multinational programs.
• Program and project management experience in complex, dynamic environments.
• Experience with configuration management methods and architecture analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the NATO Space Capability Program delivery, synchronization, and implementation across all tranches and projects.
• Coordinate program execution between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component, NCIA, NSPA, nations and partners.
• Develop and implement program artifacts including proposals, implementation plans, reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and roadmaps.
• Synchronize OSS, SDA and SDC capabilities and dependencies.
• Contribute to governance activities, PMT meetings, and senior leader engagements.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, interdependencies, and critical paths.
• Support experimentation, wargaming, and demonstrations such as Arctic Sentry and Cosmic Sentinel.
• Engage with industry and NATO actors to support Space Strategy implementation.
• Produce reports, briefings, and leadership recommendations.
• Travel up to 30 days per year to meetings and conferences.

Skills

NATO Space policy

PM processes

C2 systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

McBride International in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Program Manager to support the NATO Space Capability Program (CPP). You will coordinate across HQ SACT, SHAPE, STC, NCIA, NSPA, and partner nations to deliver and synchronize program artifacts and roadmaps.

The role requires 5+ years in NATO capability development or defense PM, knowledge of NATO Space policy and PMT processes, and experience with C2 systems. Travel up to 30 days/year; IBM Rational DOORS is a plus.