SPACE THEATRE COMPONENT (STC) PROGRAMME
SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Security Clearance: NATO SECRET / National SECRET
Location: Ramstein, Germany (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 Space Theatre Component (STC) in integrating NATO Space capabilities into
Space operational planning and execution activities
 Coordinate operational requirements and user feedback between STC, SHAPE, ACT,
NCIA, NSPA, and national space organizations
 Support the development, refinement, and implementation of programme artefacts,
including project pro posals, 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 Operationa l Space Support (OSS), Space Domain
Awareness (SDA) and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated
dependencies
 Assist in the development of operational procedures, playbooks and coordination
mechanisms for space-enabled operations including Space capabilities considerations
 Support training, exercises and experimentation activities involving space capabilities
 Contribute to programme governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi -SC coordination
mechanisms, and senior leader engagements
 Assist wi th the identification and prioritization of operational capability gaps and
associated requirements
 Contribute to the assessment of operational impacts and lessons learned related to
the employment of space capabilities
 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, warga ming, operational demonstrations and exercises,
including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel, and/or related activities
 Contribute to operational acceptance activities, readiness assessments, and transition
planning
 Support engagement with industry and commerc ial space actors in support of NATO
Commercial Space Strategy implementation
 Prepare briefings, analyses, and recommendations for the STC leadership and
support the PMT efforts and briefings
 Directly supports the STC and will be required to travel to meeti ngs 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 STC leadership 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 experience in space operations integration within NATO or national
commands
 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 expe rience 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)