Space Programme Management Team (PMT) Senior Support

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 demo nstrations 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)