Search for open positions Returning Candidate? Log back in! Space Capability Developer Job Locations US-VA-Norfolk ID 2025-19804 Category Program Management Security Clearance Requirement NATO Secret (NS) Type Regular Full-Time Level Mid-level Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

 

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

 

SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. 

 

We have a near-term need for a Space Capability Developer to provide onsite support out of the NATO Allied Command Transformation HQ in Norfolk, VA. 

Responsibilities

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. 

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 developmentDemonstrate 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 practicesCitizen of a NATO Nation with valid National Secret ClearanceValid National Passport from a NATO NationProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteAble to work fully onsite based on client needsAble to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

Experience in the NATO Command StructureExperience within Capability Development Processes within NATO Experience within National Capability Development CommunitiesExperience with Space Domains Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQs

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