Space Capability Development SME with Security Clearance

Job Description Space Capability Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Norfolk, VA. The candidate will have the following areas of responsibility: - 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 by coordinating and monitoring full life-cycle of capability development, implementation, and disposal across all elements of DOTMLPFI including the following steps (e.g. requirements, plans, solutions, networking with industry, leadership updates within the Space Branch and direct leadership as required). - Support and contribute to the activities of the Space Capabilities and Requirements Management Teams - 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 mapping activities based on the Space Information Sharing Framework and interdependencies. - Interact with 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. The utilization or programmatic skills and LL/LIs to create a comprehensive approach throughout all deliverables. - Support urgent requirements processes including ensuring requirement development for through the life cycle support. This will include relationships with requirements specialists across NATO. - Coordinate with own network on architectures, analysis of alternatives and other supporting processes - link with USA and other national efforts. - Support the community of interest of CAP like-minded SMEs and propose meetings/discussions as needed. Access to Space tools such as ORION, RIGEL and key space documentation is required. - Support Space Branch key CAP deliverables. - Report to the HQ SACT Space Branch Leadership for all activities - Designing, executing and analyzing experiments within the NATO Command Structure, or NATO exercises. - Other duties as directed Required Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years in the last 10 in the field of capability development. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of capability development management tools (e.g. DOORS, MS project and visio). - Demonstrate experience in briefing senior leaders/decision makers. - Demonstrate operational knowledge of Space efforts within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian. - Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices. Required Education/Certification - Active Secret or higher-level clearance - University bachelor's degree in science or management. 5 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree.