Space Operations Analyst

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.Who We Are SupportingThe NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.The program Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.Role ID – 2025-0333Role BackgroundTo strengthen the Alliance through connecting its forces, NCIA delivers secure, coherent, cost effective and interoperable communications and information systems in support of consultation, command & control and enabling intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, for NATO, where and when required. It includes IT support to the Alliances’ business processes (to include provision of IT shared services) to the NATO HQ, the Command Structure and NATO Agencies.The NATO Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSpCC) is the Component Command that provides the space competency for the Alliance and is responsible for integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing NATO and Partner space operations, activities, and investments in support of Alliance multi-Joint Operating Area (JOA)/multi-domain operations (MDO). The CFSpCC Plans Branch is the primary unit responsible for delivering, developing, coordinating, reviewing, and updating the Space aspects of the Deterrence and Defense of the Euro-Atlantic (DDA) Family of Plans (FoP). The Plans Branch identifies the ends, ways, and means of employing space effects, forces, and combat capability in support of the DDA FoP.Role Duties And Responsibilities Provide subject matter expertise on current space policy including NATO, National, International, and commercial entitiesIntegrate THOR Playbooks into NATO operations and plansPlaybooks are triggered by an adversary event and include three elements:a defined response option,a relevant set of instructions and considerations to execute it,ways and means to access / orchestrate the necessary effects.Example of playbooks include but are not limited to:Offensive actions in Space (e.g., rendezvous and proximity operations);Offensive ground and space based actions affecting Space capabilities (e.g., SATCOM and GPS jamming);Adversary's Space-enabled offensive actions (e.g., precision guided munitions).Playbook development and operationalization - Threat Analysis, Response options to threat analysis, Response and effect prioritization, Technology identification (within nations, adopt or buy)Provide space operational planning and execution expertise regarding national and commercial space capabilitiesSupport NATO Space Coordinators with planning and management of regional plansCoordinate with CFSpCC/S7 and act as operational planner for space training, operations, and exercisesDevelop local CFSpCC and NSpOC Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) based on THOR playbooksDevelop CFSpCC and NSpOC guidance related to THOR and Space PlansDeliver reports summarizing space operational planning and execution expertise regarding national and commercial space capabilities related to THORProvide inputs to NATO Space Coordinators with planning and management of regional plansOther appropriate duties as directed by the CFSpCC.Essential Skills, Experience And CertificationsPrevious experience of 2 to 4 years in planning at operational or strategic level in NATO or in a national public or private environmentNeed to understand successful approach taken by the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS).Management skills such as Prince2 programme management best practices, and the ACT "learn by doing" rapid capability development objectives.Ability to support the development of effects and actions that enables NATO to respond to adversary space events, both:Good understanding of the Alliance’s political and military consultative processes, relevant to Space, and key security policy issues on its agendaExperience with NATO Multinational Space Initiatives and developing political and multinational programme productsExperience of engaging with Allied stakeholders to effectively discuss their national space capability needsExperience & knowledge of Space capabilities sector and in an international environmentMotivated, good communication skills, team playerExcellent English writing and communication skills. Concise and clearValid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET levelNATO and/or military experience desiredKnowledge of NATO responsibilities and organizationComfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentBe proactive and show a high interest in learning and continuous improvementExperience with Space implementation strategy within NATOKnowledge of MS OfficeWorking LocationRamstein, GermanyWorking PolicyOnsiteTravelSome travel to other NATO sites may be requiredSecurity ClearanceValid National or NATO Secret personal security clearanceWe never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.