Job summary
Seeking a Space Operations Subject Matter Expert to support NATO joint exercises and training at the operational level. The role involves simulating opposing forces, coordinating space-related incidents, and advising on space warfare strategies within large-scale NATO exercises in Stavanger, Norway. Candidates should have significant recent military experience in the space domain and familiarity with NATO operational procedures. The position requires business-level English and willingness to work on-site with potential travel to NATO locations.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Stavanger
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate opposing force (OPFOR) space-related actions and incidents within NATO joint exercises. Contribute to incident and storyline development, ensuring strategic and operational effects in the Joint Exercise Management Module (JEMM). Support scripting workshops, synchronize space injects across exercise battle rhythms, and advise command cells on space warfare. Collaborate with various NATO cells, participate in meetings and crisis actions, prepare operational orders, and provide ongoing feedback during exercises.
Qualifications
Minimum four years military experience in the operational space domain within the last eight years, ideally at rank OF3 or OF4; relevant experience at lower ranks considered for exceptional candidates. Deep understanding of NATO space operations, operational planning procedures, and prior experience with NATO or national operational exercises. Higher-level civilian, military, or staff college education or equivalent practical experience in the space domain. Business proficiency in English. Valid security clearance at National or NATO Secret level is required.