Space Capability Developer Job Listing at SPA in Norfolk, VA (Job ID 2025-19804)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in science or management (5 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree)
• Minimum of 5 years in the last 10 in the field of capability development
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of 3 years in the last 10 of capability development management tools (e.g. DOORS, MS Project, and Visio)
• Demonstrate 3 years in the last 10 with experience in briefing senior leaders/decision makers
• Demonstrate 3 years of operational knowledge of Space efforts as a military officer or as a civilian
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices
• Citizen of a NATO Nation with valid National Secret Clearance
• Valid National Passport from a NATO Nation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Experience in the NATO Command Structure
• Experience within Capability Development Processes within NATO 
• Experience within National Capability Development Communities
• Experience with Space Domains

The Space Capability Developer will support the Project Management Team (PMT) within the HQ SACT Space Branch for the Space capability development during the Project Proposal process as well as the capabilities implementation phase of the future Space Capabilities. This will include coordinating and monitoring full lifecycle of capability development, implementation, and disposal across all elements of DOTMLPFI (e.g. requirements, plans, solutions, networking with industry, leadership updates within the Space Branch and direct leadership as required). Will support and contribute to the activities of the Space Capabilities and Requirements Management Teams as well as coordinate with HQ SACT CAP and REQ teams within HQ SACT and SHAPE. The candidate will support the mapping and provision of Space requirements development and management consulting services. This effort may be in link with European NATO entities, engagements with EU, as well as the ACO Space entities and Nations. This will include the mapping activities based on the Space Information Sharing Framework and interdependencies. The candidate will Interact with ACO subject matter experts to collect/coordinate information needed to clarify operational needs underlying rising Operational Requirements Statements. Employ analysis techniques to ensure that Space capability requirements are specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) and consider a range of cost-effective options during their development and formulation.