Space Capability Developer

Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe 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 producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clearsighted 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.

SPAs 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 nearterm need for a Space Capability Developer to provide onsite support out of the NATO Allied Command Transformation HQ in Norfolk VA.

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 willInteract 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 timebound (SMART) and consider a range of costeffective options during their development and formulation.

Required:

• Bachelors 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

Desired:

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