--- title: 'Senior Space Operations & Capability Manager at Spektrum' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-space-operations-capability-manager-spektrum-ramstein-r64npdfe8a2n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Space Operations & Capability Manager at Spektrum - **Company:** Spektrum - **Location:** Ramstein, Germany - **Posted:** 2026-08-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://spektrum-group.com/jobs?gh_jid=4953484101 ## Job description 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 supporting Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. The program Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate. The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams. The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe. The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities. Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents supporting NATO’s strategic objectives. ## Role ID: ACT-CDMS-26-02C-LC53 ## Role Duties and Responsibilities - Support the ACT Space Branch PMT in the delivery, synchronization, and implementation of the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) across all tranches and associated projects. - Support Space Theatre Component (STC) in integrating NATO Space capabilities into Space operational planning and execution activities. - Coordinate operational requirements and user feedback between STC, SHAPE, ACT, NCIA, NSPA, and national space organizations. - Support the development, refinement, and implementation of programme artefacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, programme reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps. - Support operational validation of CPP capabilities and their integration into NATO command-and-control structures. - Support the synchronization of Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated dependencies. - Assist in the development of operational procedures, playbooks and coordination mechanisms for space-enabled operations including Space capabilities considerations. - Support training, exercises and experimentation activities involving space capabilities. - Contribute to programme governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements. - Assist with the identification and prioritization of operational capability gaps and associated requirements. - Contribute to the assessment of operational impacts and lessons learned related to the employment of space capabilities. - Support the identification, analysis and mitigation of programme risks, interdependencies, and critical paths across all space projects. - Support NATO exercises, operational experimentation, evaluations, and lessons learned activities involving Space capabilities. - Support experimentation, wargaming, operational demonstrations and exercises, including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel, and/or related activities. - Contribute to operational acceptance activities, readiness assessments, and transition planning. - Support engagement with industry and commercial space actors in support of NATO Commercial Space Strategy implementation. - Prepare briefings, analyses, and recommendations for the STC leadership and support the PMT efforts and briefings. - Directly supports the STC and will be required to travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year. - Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR (in HQ SACT) in close coordination with the STC leadership related to the LABOR category. Essential Skills and Experience - Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition. - Minimum 3 years of operational experience within NATO or national space operations. - Demonstrated experience in space operations integration within NATO or national commands. - Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes. - Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian. - Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies. - Programme and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic programme environment. - Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices. - Working knowledge of Capability Architectures. - Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent (provide certificates). Education - University degree in systems engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related discipline (five years of experience accepted in lieu). Language Proficiency - Advanced Proficiency in English Working Location - Ramstein, Germany Working Policy - On-Site Contract Duration - January 2027 – December 2030 Security Clearance - Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance ## About Spektrum ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Spektrum Group is a specialist consultancy that enables clients to navigate the complex defence, humanitarian, and government markets by connecting them with a fast-growing global network of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers. - **Entity Type**: Private (stage not disclosed; no public funding rounds identified) - **Headquarters**: Multiple offices; global presence with registered addresses in Spain (Barcelona, ES: +34 932 712 919), the United Kingdom (Leeds, UK: +44 113 868 3500), Belgium (Mons), the Netherlands (The Hague), the United States (Norfolk, VA), and Norway (Stavanger). No single global HQ is explicitly designated. - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Industry/Industries**: Aerospace & Defence, Humanitarian Aid, Government Services, Consulting & Advisory - **Target Customers**: International institutional organisations (e.g., UN, NATO), English-speaking national governments, and ministries of defence (apex purchasers), as well as the broader defence ecosystem (from small specialists to global enterprises) - **Mission / Purpose**: “Thinking differently to make a difference” – Spektrum aims to solve today’s aerospace and defence market problems, acting as a force for good with a sincere intent to positively impact its clients and their teams. ## Products & Services - **Consulting**: Strategic advisory, market navigation, and subject matter expertise for clients aiming to achieve aerospace and defence objectives. - **Logistics and Supply**: Supply chain support and logistics management tailored to complex defence and humanitarian environments. - **Communication**: Strategic communication services, including social media scripting and event promotion (as evidenced by job postings for Social Media Scripter). - **Events**: Planning and execution of events for defence, humanitarian, and government stakeholders. *Additional note:* Spektrum Labs (a related entity) is described as “building the backbone of the cyber resilience ecosystem, unifying cybersecurity, compliance, and insurance into one seamless platform powered by AI, cryptography, and automation,” but Spektrum Labs appears to be a separate brand under the Spektrum umbrella. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Unspecified revenue; total funding not disclosed. However, rapid hiring (112+ open roles listed on Built In) suggests strong growth and demand. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The company states it is a “Member Of” unspecified organisations, a “Registered supplier to” key entities, and holds certifications (logos visible on website but not named in the provided results). - **Growth Signals**: - Fast-growing global network of partners and suppliers - 112+ job openings across multiple countries and disciplines (engineering, IT, talent acquisition, contract management, assurance, etc.) - Offices in at least six countries (Spain, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Norway) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Niche Expertise**: Focus exclusively on the challenging and complex defence, humanitarian, and government sectors, an area many traditional consultancies avoid. - **Global Network**: Extensive ecosystem of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers that can be rapidly deployed to solve client problems. - **Apex Payer Focus**: Directly targets the highest-level purchasers within institutional organisations and ministries of defence. ## Strategic Focus - Priority is to help clients navigate the increasingly complex landscape of international defence and government procurement. - Emphasis on building a “resilient and effective” supplier ecosystem through diversity and capability. - Continuous improvement of internal processes and client support, with a culture of questioning everything to drive growth. ## Why Work Here - **Culture Highlights**: Values include transparency, effective communication, enthusiasm and fun, and setting ambitious yet realistic goals. Employees celebrate successes together and maintain a friendly, relaxed environment. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace is available, with some roles offering a combination of remote and on-site work, while others (e.g., in The Hague, Brussels, Norfolk) are labeled “In-Office” on Built In. Policy likely depends on role and location. - **Notable Perks / Engineering Culture**: Not explicitly described, but career growth is supported by a wide range of senior and junior roles. The company places “great emphasis on supporting and collaborating with our team and clients.” Spektrum Labs’ focus on AI, cryptography, and automation indicates a forward-leaning engineering culture in the cybersecurity arm. ## Sources 1. [Spektrum Group – Official Website](https://spektrum-group.com/) 2. [Spektrum Group – About Us](https://spektrum-group.com/about-us) 3. [Spektrum Group – What We Do](https://spektrum-group.com/what-we-do) 4. [Spektrum Group – Jobs Page](https://spektrum-group.com/jobs) 5. [Built In – Spektrum Group Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/spektrum-group) 6. 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