ABOUT US

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances the commercialization of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS²), and operates the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front Desk. Through these projects, EUSPA enhances European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation and creativity, supports European transport net and agriculture, all while contributing to the economic growth and health of the European Union.

EUSPA offers a diverse multicultural workplace that welcomes all applicants without distinction on any grounds of gender identity, race, ethnic or social origin, nationality, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or other family situation. EUSPA wishes to employ competent talents and be representative of the diversity of the EU citizens and is committed to provide the best working conditions and benefits to its staff. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here

The Secured Communications Programme Management Department plans, implements, and reports on all the activities of the Agency linked to secured communications to comply with the tasks delegated to the Agency in the Contribution Agreement between the European Commission (EC) and EUSPA. The Department ensures the exploitation of the EU Space Programme components and the provision of users’ services as defined in the contribution agreement.

The place of employment for this post is Brussels (Belgium).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Secured Governmental Services Liaison Officer for the IRIS² Secure Satellite Constellation to join our dynamic team. The job holder will be the focal point for ensuring that secured communications governmental services meet the demanding requirements of public authorities and users. It includes work across all phases of the programme, from the early conception of the telecommunication infrastructure solutions to the operational phase. The Secured Governmental Services Liaison Officer will focus on the upcoming constellation IRIS², closely coordinating with the on-going GOVSATCOM Hub programme.

The job holder will be entrusted with the following main tasks and responsibilities:

Act as focal point in the IRIS² Integrated Project Team located in Brussels for ensuring that secured governmental services meet the needs of the Competent GOVSATCOM Authorities and the demanding requirements of public authorities and users;
Define the secure communications service requirements based on the Competent GOVSATCOM Authorities’ needs and on the use cases and user requirements developed by the relevant teams; ensure that the service requirements implement a customer centric perspective during all phases (before service start, during the provision of services, post-service support);
Propose approaches, evolutions and improvements for the implementation of such service requirements by the infrastructure development team on the ground and space segment;
Consolidate the services offered and ensure that they meet end-user requirements;
Ensure relevant and representative Competent GOVSATCOM Authorities’ use cases to validate the infrastructure performance and functionalities for its acceptance before deployment and operations;
Coordinate with relevant colleagues for the above activities across EUSPA and support activities concerning relevant procurements including contract management;
Liaise with other departments, notably in the area of Administration and Operations, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management, risk management.

Frequent travels are foreseen to the industrial sites and monthly trips to EUSPA premises in Prague are expected.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience in the delivery of secured governmental telecommunications services either working at a telecom operator or with a telecom service provider;
Experience in operations of satellite telecommunications systems, including user segment is an asset;
Experience in financial, procurement and contract management;
Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

as well as

Motivation for the post;
Effective communication;
Transversal collaboration and working in teams;
Costumer focus and service-orientation;
Ability to deliver results under pressure and tight deadlines, organise workload and prioritise tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your onboarding and continuous development and providing benefits that matter to you.

We offer a generous overall remuneration package that comprises of competitive salary, family allowances and tuition fees for nurseries and educational facilities for your children, 24/7 worldwide health and dental insurance, minimum of 24 days annual leave (with additional days depending on grade and age) plus 16 days public holidays, and a very competitive pension entitlement after 10 years of service with EU.

At EUSPA, we offer wide range of training courses aimed at developing your skills and keeping them abreast with the latest developments in the field. Additionally, we provide training in transversal skills such as leadership and strategic management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, resilience, languages and many more.

We realise the importance of work/life balance and maintaining balance between the advantages of working from home and the need for regular face-to-face contact in the office to build both working and social relationships. Therefore, following relocation, we offer flexible working time and telework options under certain conditions. On top of regular leave days we offer special leave for those exceptional events (such as maternity/paternity leave, adoption or birth, parental or family leave, as well as moving home, elections etc.)

Important information to candidates considering to apply:

Deadline for applications is 29 April 2025 at 11:59 AM (CET)
Place of employment: Brussels, Belgium
This vacancy is only open to nationals of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland or Norway

For more information about the eligibility/selection criteria and how to apply - please visit our career opportunities: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/about/careers-euspa

Secured Governmental Services Liaison for IRIS² Secure Satellite Constellation

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