Strategy Officer
Paris
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Paris
- Grade: Mid level - A2/A4 - Grade band
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Closing Date: 2025-12-05
Strategy Officer
Paris, FR
This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years. Any appointment to this position will begin no earlier than 1 January 2026.
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Description
Strategy Officer, Strategy Coordination Division, Strategy Department, Directorate for Strategy, Legal and External Affairs.
Duties
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Strategy Coordination Division (SLE-SA), you will:
- be responsible for developing methodologies and processes for implementing the strategy of the organisation in accordance with ESA’s Long-Term Plan (LTP), ensuring that decisions and strategies support the organisation's mission and objectives;
- support liaising and establishing strategy coordination across ESA directorates;
- support the Head of Strategy Coordination with strategic analysis, evaluation, and evolution of ESA´s legal framework, administrative structures, programmes and financial planning as part of your strategy coordination responsibilities;
- support monitoring of the Agency`s performance and the implementation of ESA Strategy 2040;
- support the preparation of space-related background and strategic policy papers;
- support internal and external reporting and the presentation of results and achievements.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A master's in engineering or science is required for this post.
Additional requirements
An engineering or scientific background, as well as good knowledge of European space strategies and of the space sector is required, including broad knowledge of space programmes, policy development, performance monitoring and strategy implementation processes.
You should also have:
- the ability to coordinate, drive performance, and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation;
- demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written;
- excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills, with strong and proven result orientation;
- the ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context;
- the ability to reach solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity, as well as the ability to support others (team members, upper management and other stakeholders) in this process;
- a good understanding of software development practices.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
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 via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
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 master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.
When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.
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.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.