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As the Documentation & Security Service Manager, we are seeking a results-driven professional to take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of the Navigation Documentation Support Service (BMC-55) for the ESA Navigation Directorate. This role serves as the primary point of contact with ESA and ensures full compliance with contractual, security, and performance requirements across both classified and unclassified domains. The position combines operational leadership, stakeholder management, and service governance within a highly regulated environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and coordinate three Work Packages: WP1 – Classified Registrar Support: Ensure accountability and control of classified information and equipment at ESA CONFIDENTIAL (or equivalent) and ESA SECRET (or equivalent) levels, including COMSEC-related material
WP2 – COMSEC Item Custodian (CIC) Support: Manage COMSEC accounts hosted by the Navigation Directorate and ensure regulatory compliance
WP3 – Documentalist Support: Oversee unclassified information management within the Navigation Directorate, with activities at ESTEC (Noordwijk) and CST (Toulouse)
Act as the main interface with H/NAV-SP, NAV ISO, and ESA Security Office
Oversee personnel security, PSC status, training, and compliance
Approve and submit Service Plans, SRR documentation, and operational procedures
Monitor KPIs, prepare quarterly performance reports, and implement corrective actions
Lead audits, inspections, and the management of security incidents
Coordinate service delivery between ESTEC and CST
Drive continuous improvement across all three Work Packages
Requirements:
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in STEM and/or business-related disciplines
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in service management, security management, documentation services, or similar roles within highly regulated or classified environments (preferably space, aerospace, defense, or governmental organizations)
EU Member State nationality (mandatory)
Valid Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) or eligibility
Willingness to undergo ESA security training and certification
What we offer:
Up to 30 vacation days plus 12 public holidays (based on a 40-hour work week)