SPACE PROGRAMME SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Vector Synergy; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vector Synergy is seeking an experienced programme manager to support NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) across multiple tranches and projects from its Norfolk, VA location.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Science and 5+ years’ NATO capability development experience, with strong governance, dual-use space policy knowledge, and C2 systems expertise. Security clearance (NATO Secret) is required and travel may be up to 30 days annually.

Formación

• University/ Bachelor’s degree in Science is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
• Minimum 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within last 10 years (military officer or civilian).
• Minimum 3 years in last 10 years knowledge of Capability Development and Management in C2.
• Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior governance bodies.
• Programme and Project Management experience in past 10 years in a complex environment.
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices.
• Working knowledge of Capability Architectures.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent (certificates)

Responsabilidades

• Supporting the ACT Space Branch PMT in the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) delivery across all tranches and projects.
• Coordinate programme execution between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component, NCIA, NSPA, nations, and partners.
• Develop, refine, and implement artefacts 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, analyse, and mitigate programme risks, interdependencies, and critical paths.
• Support wargaming, demonstrations, and exercises (e.g., Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel).
• Coordinate with NCIA architects, PMT SMEs, and national experts to maintain coherence.
• Engage with industry partners for NATO Commercial Space Strategy.
• Produce reports, briefings, and recommendations for ACT Space Branch leadership.
• Travel up to 30 days per year for meetings and conferences.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labour category.

Conocimientos

NATO policy knowledge

Program management

C2 systems experience

Multinational programme support

Risk management

Governance communications

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Herramientas

IBM Rational DOORS

Descripción del empleo

• A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Science ;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition;
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes;
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian;
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years in the last 10 years a sound knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes in the C2 area;
• Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies;
• Programme and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within 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 equivalent (provide certificates) .

Location:

Norfolk, VS, US

Security Clearance

NATO Secret

Deadline For Application

08/09/2026

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required

• A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Science ;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition;
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes;
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian;
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years in the last 10 years a sound knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes in the C2 area;
• Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies;
• Programme and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within 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 equivalent (provide certificates) .

Duties/role

• Supporting the ACT Space Branch PMT in the delivery, synchronization, and implementation of the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) across all tranches and associated projects;
• Coordinating programme execution activities between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component (STC), NCIA, NSPA, nations, and commercial partners;
• Supporting the development, refinement, and implementation of programme artefacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, programme reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps;
• Supporting the synchronization of Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated dependencies;
• Contributing to programme governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements;
• Supporting the identification, analysis, and mitigation of programme risks, interdependencies, and critical paths across all space projects;
• Supporting experimentation, wargaming, operational demonstrations, and exercises, including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel, and related activities;
• Coordinating with NCIA architects, PMT SMEs, and national experts to maintain programme coherence and support architecture development and analysis of alternatives;
• Supporting engagement with industry and commercial space actors in support of NATO Commercial Space Strategy implementation;
• Producing reports, briefings, and recommendations for ACT Space Branch leadership;
• Directly supporting the Branch Head CR and travelling to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO boundaries for up to 30 days per year;
• Performing additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labor category .