SPACE PROGRAMME SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Space Program Senior Management Support position, reporting directly to the Branch Head, supports the ACT Space Branch Program Management Team (PMT) in the delivery, synchronization, and implementation of the NATO Space Capability Program (CPP) across all tranches and associated projects, coordinating program execution between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component (STC), NCIA, NSPA, nations, and commercial partners. The role supports the development of key program artefacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, program reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps, and helps synchronize Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and their dependencies, while contributing to program governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements. Additional duties include identifying and mitigating program risks and interdependencies, supporting experimentation, wargaming, and exercises such as Arctic Sentry and Cosmic Sentinel, coordinating with NCIA architects and national experts on architecture development and Analysis of Alternatives, supporting industry engagement in line with the NATO Commercial Space Strategy, and producing reports and briefings for Branch leadership, with travel of up to 30 days per year required, all supported by experience in NATO capability development, program management, or defense acquisition, knowledge of NATO Space policy and CPP governance, operational and capability development experience in C2 systems, and familiarity with configuration management, capability architectures, and tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.

JOB 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 artefacts, 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.

REQUIRED 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.
• Working knowledge of Capability Architectures
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent (provide certificates).

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

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Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.