5+ years in NATO capability development or defence acquisition
Knowledge of NATO Space policy and CPP governance
3+ years operational expertise in C2 systems
3+ years in Capability Development and Management processes in C2
Experience with multinational programmes and governance bodies
Project Management experience in complex environments
Familiarity with Configuration Management and Capability Architectures
Proficiency in IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent
Responsibilities
Support implementation of the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP)
Coordinate program execution with various NATO entities and partners
Develop programme artefacts including proposals and risk registers
Synchronize Operational Space Support and related capabilities
Contribute to governance activities and leadership engagements
Identify and mitigate programme risks and critical paths
Coordinate with SMEs and national experts for programme coherence
Engage with industry for NATO Commercial Space Strategy support
Produce reports and briefings for leadership
Support travel for meetings and conferences up to 30 days/year
Benefits
On-site work location in Norfolk, VA
Contract duration from September 2026 to December 2030
Opportunity for engagement with multinational organizations
Direct support to NATO's space initiatives
Potential to influence key space capability developments
Full Job Description
Role ID: ACT-CDMS-26-02-C-52
Role Duties and 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 Operational 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 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.
Essential Skills and Experience
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).
Education
A University/ Bachelor's degree in Science.
Language Proficiency
Advanced Proficiency in English
Working Location
Norfolk, VA, USA
Working Policy
On-Site
Contract Duration
September 2026 - December 2030
Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
