#Provision of services related to the implementation of Space
Threats Operational Response (THOR) - Closed
Deadline: November 2, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: Ramstein, Germany
Start date: December, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
- Provide subject matter expertise on current space policy including NATO, National, International, and commercial entities;
- Integrate THOR Playbooks into NATO operations and plans:
- Playbooks 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 capabilities;
- Support NATO Space Coordinators with planning and management of regional plans;
- Coordinate with CFSpCC/S7 and act as operational planner for space training, operations, and exercises;
- Develop local CFSpCC and NSpOC Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) based on THOR playbooks;
- Develop CFSpCC and NSpOC guidance related to THOR and Space Plans;
- Deliver reports summarizing space operational planning and execution expertise regarding national and commercial space capabilities related to THOR 3;
- Provide inputs to NATO Space Coordinators with planning and management of regional plans;
- Other appropriate duties as directed by the CFSpCC.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Previous experience of 2 to 4 years in planning at operational or strategic level in NATO or in a national public or private environment;
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Need to understand successful approach taken by the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS);
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Management skills such as Prince2 programme management best practices, and the ACT "learn by doing" rapid capability development objectives;
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Ability to support the development of effects and actions that enables NATO to respond to adversary space events;
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Good understanding of the Alliance’s political and military consultative processes, relevant to Space, and key security policy issues on its agenda;
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Experience with NATO Multinational Space Initiatives and developing political and multinational programme products;
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Experience of engaging with Allied stakeholders to effectively discuss their national space capability needs;
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Experience & knowledge of Space capabilities sector and in an international environment;
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Motivated, good communication skills, team player;
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Excellent English writing and communication skills. Concise and clear;
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Valid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET level;
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NATO and/or military experience desired;
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Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization;
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Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
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Be proactive and show a high interest in learning and continuous improvement;
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Experience with Space implementation strategy within NATO;
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Knowledge of MS Office.
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