Vacancy in the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom
Description
Business Application and Partnership Officer, reporting to the Head of the Space Applications Initiatives Section in the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness.
Reporting to the Head of the Space Applications Initiatives Section, you will be working at the forefront of innovative opportunities in ESAโs Business Applications and Space Solutions. You will be responsible for stimulating the development and deployment of economically viable space-based solutions and services in cooperation with institutions, the private sector and corporate players, and the management of the resulting industrial contracts.
You will work in close cooperation with members of the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness and other directorates, as well as with industry and private and public stakeholders representing the user communities of ESA programmes.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- identifying and characterising commercial opportunities for sustainable solutions and services that leverage space assets, such as in satellite communications, satellite navigation and Earth observation, integrated with digital technologies;
- engaging with private and public users as well as relevant stakeholders to identify commercial needs for new space-based downstream business applications and services. This task includes fostering collaboration with new user communities;
- defining and developing initiatives in cooperation with strategic partners within the context of downstream space applications. These initiatives will support the creation of sustainable solutions and services aimed at addressing the identified opportunities;
- supporting industry in developing proposals for new activities, including the selection process and the execution of quality control measures. This will be carried out through procurements and competitions;
- managing industrial contracts, specifically those related to studies and demonstration projects, within your designated areas of responsibility;
- conducting thorough analyses and assessments of the business, technical and regulatory risks associated with the development and operation of sustainable space-based solutions and services;
- assisting in the preparation of work plans and reporting to delegate bodies;
- drafting documentation for calls for proposals and tenders related to new initiatives;
- coaching junior team members and overseeing the execution of tasks by contractors;
- contributing to activities pursued in the context of cross-directorate initiatives.
Technical competencies Background and work experience in satellite communications (including 5G), satellite navigation or satellite Earth observationStakeholder managementMarket research analysisKnowledge relevant to the field of activitiesExperience with the preparation and/or assessment of business plansExperience in the management of applications development activitiesExperience with environmental, social and governance sustainability assessmentsExperience in managing activities with an environmental focus
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingEducation
A master's degree in a relevant discipline, such as engineering or computer science is required for this post.
A master's degree in business administration or another business qualification would be a distinct advantage.Additional requirements
You should possess a minimum of five years of professional experience in the space sector, with expertise in at least one of the following industry verticals: transportation and automotive, finance and insurance, real estate, retail, energy and utilities, agriculture and forestry, manufacturing and natural resources, health and social care, sports, media, communications and entertainment.
You should also demonstrate proficiency in various technologies, including:
- The Internet of Things
- Secure communications
- Cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and AR/VR
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Big data analytics, as well as other emerging digital transformation trends
Additionally, you should possess a solid background in data analysis, the formulation of key performance indicators and the identification of user requirements.
Moreover, you should have a proven track record in drafting official documents, tender proposals and reports tailored for board meetings. This combination of industry knowledge, technological expertise and documentation skills is essential for success in this role.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agencyโs security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masterโs degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.