Contractor Support to NATO s Space Domain Capability Development
Working Location: Norfolk, USA
Security Clearance: NATO Secret
Language: High proficiency level in English language
DESCRIPTION:
The scope of work lies in administrative and analysis support for the timely development of the Capability Requirement Briefing (CRB), the Capability Programme Plan (CPP) and the Project Proposals (PP), as well as updates to these documents as required. The position will report to the Trial Structure Branch Head.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
A University/ Bachelors or Military College degree
Two years demonstrable Programme/Project Management experience in the past ten years within a complex and dynamic environment, with a focus on military capability development
Two years in the last ten years demonstrable experience in the field of requirements processes to include requirements elicitation and business analysis
Operational experience in multinational, international or coalition environments
Knowledge of project management principles and demonstrated success in applying them to deliver capabilities with or without certificate in Program and Project Management related certifications such as MSP and PRINCE2
Familiarity with NATO s Overarching Space Policy (open-source document)
Demonstrable experience working in a multinational organization or NATO Command Structure (NCS) / NATO Force Structure (NFS) and familiarity with NATO agencies role in system development
DUTIES/ROLE:
Support to the development of NATO s Space Programme capability products in accordance with NATO s governance model for the delivery of common funded capabilities across DOTMLPFI lines of development in a through life cycle approach. This will be based on the guidance of the ACT Space Capability Programme Director
Support the ACT Space Capability Programme Director in programme management efforts, including the interaction with Space stakeholders at all levels, from strategic to tactical
Provide inputs to and receive support from the Project Management Office (PMO) to inform programmatic decisions and to support ACT s overall project management process
Participate in the creation of the CRB (including requirements elicitation), CPP and subsequent PPs in the context of the ACT-led effort to deliver a holistic approach towards Space capability development, based on identified requirements (ORS under approval process)
Provide bi-weekly electronic updates to the Programme Director and the Space Team about the status of these documents
Create drafts for the required governance updates, related to NATO Space
Input NATO s Space Programme capability status information in the electronic environment supporting ACT warfare development, information sharing, and coordination
Anticipate bottlenecks that might hamper the successful delivery of the capability and communicate to the ACT Space Capability Programme Director in a timely manner
Support the interaction with NATO Agencies related to the NATO Space Capability Programme Plan and validation of capabilities
Identify Lessons Learnt and Best Practices, and contribute to their staffing within the organisation
Support workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings in support of the activities above, both within and outside NATO s boundaries for up to 30 days per year
Perform additional tasks, as required by the COTR, related to the labor category