Policy Officer PNT Space Threat Response Duty Officer

• Contribute to the development and implementation of EU policies related to secure positioning, navigation, and timing services (PNT), including specific satellite navigation systems and public regulated services within the framework of the EU Space Programme and the EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence.
• Monitor political, security, and technological developments affecting space-based PNT capabilities.
• Support coordination with EU institutions, Member States, agencies, and international partners.
• Serve as a Space Threat Response Duty Officer within the framework of a European Space Threat Response Architecture.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call duty system.
• Act as the first point of contact for the notification, monitoring, and initial assessment of space-related threats, incidents, and crises affecting the European Union, its Member States, or EU space assets and services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational procedures to address threats to or through EU space services and capabilities.
• Take up other assigned files, requiring a broad view and quick adaptation to new topics.

What they ask

• Sound expertise in both Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and in security and defence.
• Strong interest in EU space policy and the security and defence dimensions of the EU Space Programme.
• Ability to maintain diplomatic relations and ensure representation and communication in a complex, multicultural environment.
• Capacity to create constructive working relations with national authorities, civil society, international organisations, and EU Member States.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills combined with sound judgement.
• Knowledge of external relations, internal policies, and functioning of the Union.
• Ability to communicate clearly on complex issues and perform diverse tasks accurately and flexibly in a complex institutional environment.
• Strong service attitude and a flexible team player.
• High sense of responsibility and agility in learning to work with relevant secure systems.
• Good political sense to handle specific incidents.
• Ability to work seamlessly in a team.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and ability to perform effectively under pressure.

What they ask

• Passed a valid EPSO CAST in FG IV, or registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV.
• Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Capacity to work in English and French, necessary for the performance of duties.
• National of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.
• Hold, or be in the position to obtain, a valid Personnel Security Clearance (SECRET UE/EU SECRET).

Desired Skills.

• Demonstrated experience in EU space policy, space security, or related security and defence matters.
• Sound knowledge of the EU Space Programme, especially specific satellite navigation systems and public regulated services.
• Proven ability to provide strategic analysis and policy advice on security, defence, and geopolitical aspects of space.
• Experience in coordination and stakeholder engagement within the EU institutional framework and with Member States.
• Experience of working in a team in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in working with or within other EU institutions.

• Recruitment is subject to prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service.
• Candidates with dual nationality (one non-EU) will be considered case-by-case.
• Commitment to gender equality and diversity.
• Reasonable accommodation for disabilities available upon request.