Space Programme Senior Management Support

WLG; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk-based SPACE PROGRAMME SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT role requires a strong background in NATO space policy and programme governance. You will coordinate multinational efforts, develop artefacts and participate in senior leadership engagements.

On-site in Norfolk, you will travel up to 30 days per year, work with HQ SACT, SHAPE, and commercial partners, and support risk management across complex space programmes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in NATO capability development or similar.
• Knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes.
• Operational C2 systems knowledge in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery, synchronization, and implementation of NATO CPP across projects.
• Coordinate programme execution between HQ SACT, SHAPE, STC, NCIA, NSPA and partners.
• Develop and implement programme artefacts and governance materials.
• Synchronize OSS, SDA, and SDC capabilities and dependencies.
• Support PMT meetings, governance and senior leader engagements.
• Identify and mitigate programme risks and interdependencies.
• Support wargaming, demonstrations and exercises.
• Engage with industry to support NATO Commercial Space Strategy.
• Produce reports and briefings for ACT Space Branch leadership.
• Travel up to 30 days per year for meetings and conferences.

Skills

NATO Space policy

Programme management

Defence acquisition

Multinational programmes

C2 systems knowledge

Architecture development

Risk management

DOORS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

SPACE PROGRAMME SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Security Clearance: NATO SECRET / National SECRET

Location: Norfolk VA, USA (On-site)

Language: Proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001

Responsibilities

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

Essential Qualifications

• 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 Managem ent 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).