Responsibilities:
Support the ACT Space Branch PMT in the delivery, synchronization, and
implementation of the NATO Space Capability Program (CPP) across all tranches
and associated projects.
Coordinate program execution activities between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM
Space Theatre Component (STC), NCIA, NSPA, nations and commercial partners.
Support the development, refinement, and implementation of program artifacts,
including project proposals, implementation plans, program reviews, risk registers,
dashboards, and capability roadmaps.
Support the synchronization of Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain
Awareness (SDA) and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated
dependencies.
Contribute to program governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination
mechanisms, and senior leader engagements.
Support the identification, analysis and mitigation of program 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
program coherence and support architecture development and analysis of
alternatives.
Support engagement with industry and commercial space actors in support 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.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Science.
Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, program
management, or defense 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 programs and senior-level governance bodies.
Program and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a
complex and dynamic program environment.
Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices
ï· Working knowledge of Capability Architectures.
Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent (provide certificates).