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The role’s near-term focus is establishing NATO’s own operational procedures for ADOPT, spanning ADOPT, UDL, and GDM integration, and maturing them into an enduring organic capability, with continuing integration work as NATO’s commercial space enterprise grows. \nWhy This Role Matters\nThe Operations Integration Lead determines whether ADOPT arrives at NATO as an operationalized capability or merely as delivered software. By translating proven JCO operating concepts into NATO-specific procedures suited to the NATO Space Operations Centre, this position ensures NATO operators can employ commercial SDA capabilities within their own command relationships, battle rhythm, and doctrine from day one. \nThis role offers an opportunity to define how NATO conducts commercial SDA operations, directly shaping the CONOPS, tactical procedures, and U.S.-NATO operational relationships that will outlast the transition period itself. \nKey Responsibilities \nLead development of NATO-specific CONOPS for employment of the ADOPT solution at the NATO Space Centre, adapting JCO operating concepts to NATO command structures, processes, and mission requirements. \nLead development and validation of NATO TTPs and SOPs covering ADOPT tools, data, and analytics, including integration with the UDL and GDM. \nServe as the operational bridge between U.S./JCO and NATO structures, translating JCO operational experience, procedures, and lessons learned into the NATO context. \nEstablish and maintain the maintenance process for NATO tactical procedures, ensuring CONOPS, TTPs, and SOPs remain current as ADOPT capabilities evolve. \nProvide functional direction to the Operations Specialist, serving as the senior point of accountability for the operations integration team. \nCoordinate with NATO Space Centre leadership and operators to validate procedures against real operational workflows, exercises, and live operations. \nCoordinate with ADOPT engineering, training (WP 1.8.3), and GDM teams to ensure procedures, courseware, and system capabilities remain aligned. \nPlan and execute the transition of procedure ownership to NATO, defining the glide path from contractor-led development to organic NATO maintenance. \nSupport NATO exercises, demonstrations, and operational events requiring ADOPT procedural expertise. \nReport integration progress, risks, and transition readiness to program leadership and NATO stakeholders. \nRequired Qualifications \nJCO 200 level certified (or ability to obtain certification upon assignment). \nExperience developing CONOPS, TTPs, or SOPs for the NSpOC or comparable space operations centers. \nOperational background in ADOPT, UDL, and GDM integration. \nDemonstrated U.S.-NATO operations bridge experience, including work across U.S. and NATO command structures. \nSuperior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce operational documentation and briefings for senior military audiences. \nAvailability for TDY to Europe approximately one trip per month (5 days per trip) from September 2026 - February 2027, with an option to transition to European basing thereafter. \nPreferred Qualifications \nAlready based in Europe preferred; location near the NATO Space Operations Centre (Ramstein, Germany) a plus. \nFamiliarity with NATO Space Centre operations, battle rhythm, and command relationships. \nExperience leading operational transition or capability fielding efforts in joint or coalition environments. \nExperience with NATO doctrine development processes and documentation standards. \nPrior experience in multinational operations centers. \nCurrent NATO SECRET clearance preferred. \nExperience and Education \nBachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in space operations, operational integration, or joint/coalition operations preferred. Must be eligible for a NATO SECRET security clearance. This position is open to citizens of any NATO Member Nation. \nSalary Range (CO)\n$135,000—$200,000 USD\nClearance Requirement: This position may require an active TS/SCI Clearance. Current clearance holders are strongly encouraged to apply. If you don't currently hold one, Bluestaq will sponsor eligible candidates through the clearance process based on program needs.\nRelocation: Relocation assistance is available for full-time positions.\nAbout Bluestaq\n At Bluestaq, we build secure data platforms that matter for space missions, national defense, healthcare systems, and commercial innovation. Founded in 2018, we've become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management by staying focused on what counts: modern architecture, operational excellence, and mission impact.\nWe're engineers, problem-solvers, and builders who take the mission seriously, but not ourselves. We automate the repeatable, question the status quo, and design systems that are as reliable as they are scalable. Whether we're supporting space, defense systems, or healthcare advancements, we build with the same principles: cloud-native solutions, security by design, and relentless simplicity.\nWhat We Offer:\nFor full-time positions\n100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents\n10% total 401(k) contribution from day one, no vesting period - Bluestaq contributes 4% automatically and matches 100% of the next 6%\nEvery role is eligible for an annual performance bonus\n$200,000 employer-paid life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage\n$5,000 annual professional development budget per employee\n20 days PTO, plus 8 paid holidays\nPet insurance, onsite gym, and flexible schedule\nBluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.\nBluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. 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