Space Programme Management Team

SPACE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT TEAM (PMT)

SENIOR SUPPORT

Security Clearance: NATO SECRET / National SECRET

Location: Mons, Belgium (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
• Support SHAPE Space Branch in integrating NATO Space capabilities into operational planning, execution, and validation activities
• Coordinate operational requirements and user feedback between SHAPE, ACT, NCIA, NSPA, STC and national space organizations
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of programme artefacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, programme reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps
• Support operational validation of CPP capabilities and their integration into NATO command-and-control structures
• Support the synchronization of Operational Space Support (OS S), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated dependencies
• Support the refinement of operational concepts, CONOPS, TTPs and implementation guidance for NATO Space capabilities
• Contribute to programme governanc e activities, PMT meetings, Bi -SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements
• Assist with the identification and prioritization of operational capability gaps and associated requirements
• Support the identification, analysis and mitigation of programme risks, interdependencies, and critical paths across all space projects
• Support NATO exercises, operational experimentation, evaluations, and lessons learned activities involving Space capabilities
• Support experimentation, wargaming, operational demonstrations and exercises, including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel, and/or related activities
• Contribute to operational acceptance activities, readiness assessments, and transition planning
• Support training, exercises and experimentation activities involving space capabilities
• Support engagement with industry and commercial space actors in support of NATO Commercial Space Strategy implementation
• Prepare briefings, analyses and recommendations for SHAPE Space Branch leadership and support the PMT efforts and briefings
• Directly supports the Branch Head 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 (in HQ SACT) in close coordination with the ACO Space Branch Head related to the LABOR category

Essential Qualifications

• University degree in systems engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related discipline (five years of experience accepted in lieu)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience within NATO or national space operations
• 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. Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies
• Programme and Project Management ex perience 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)