Support Analyst (CapDev)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 61 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, SHAPE, Belgium, is seeking a Support Analyst (CapDev) to oversee data management and analytics within the NCAAC framework. The role involves coordinating data gathering, ensuring data integrity, and presenting insights through dashboards to support strategic decisions.

The position requires 2+ years in data/analytics, experience with large datasets, and familiarity with NATO data protection rules.

Qualifications

• 1) Minimum 2 years post-related experience in information and data management, analytics or related field.
• 2) Experience managing large and complex data sets (structured and unstructured).
• 3) Experience with data processing, transformation, integration and analysis including cleaning for modeling.
• 4) Experience with NATO or national Intelligence Requirements Management and RFIs.
• 5) Experience with protecting, managing and storing sensitive and classified information per NATO rules.

Responsabilités

• Provide inputs to Capability Development across all NCAAC phases.
• Gather and organize data per CIMIC analysts requirements for accuracy.
• Present findings via reports, dashboards, and visual representations for decision-making.
• Contribute to data integrity and protection of sensitive information per regulations.
• Train on data preparation and use of visualization tools in NCAAC.
• Provide CIMIC data from other NATO/Functional Area Systems when required.
• Share CIMIC data with other NATO systems as needed.

Connaissances

Data management

Handling large data sets

Data processing & analysis

NATO information management

Protecting sensitive information

Formation

Technical certification in IT/related field

Advanced vocational training in IT/economics/statistics

Outils

TOPFAS

NCOP

MAVEN Smart System

Description du poste

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Job Description - Support Analyst (CapDev) (261453)

Support Analyst (CapDev) - 261453

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

02-Oct-2026, 9:59:00 PM

Description

1. Post Context

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.

The J9 Cooperation and Liaison Division provides overarching direction, coordination and advice across ACO on interaction between the Civil and Military entities.

The Support Analyst provides Systems oversight, including the data management, data collection requirements and operationalization of the NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Capability (NCAAC) throughout ACO and in coordination with NATO HQ.

2. Principal Duties

• Provide ACO’s data specific inputs as contribution to the Capability Development process through all its phases during the NCAAC development, including inputs for the development of NATO’s CIMIC database/area of interest and the articulation of data for the development and update of tools answering ACO’s CIMIC Community of Interest (CoI) dashboards.
• Gather and organise data as per the CIMIC analysts requirements and ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Present findings through reports, dashboards, and visual representations to aid decision-making.
• Contribute to ensure data integrity, to the protection of sensitive information, in accordance with NATO regulations and directives.
• Provide guidance to deliver training for the preparation and th e delivery of data using visualisation tools and dashboards in the NCAAC.
• Provide the NCAAC with existing data digested from other existing Functional Area Systems in ACO, and from similar initiatives by the Resilience Committee in NATO HQ (IS) and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide CIMIC data to other Functional Area Systems in ACO if required.

3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract - The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries and be willing to work unsocial hours. The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

4. Essential Qualifications

a. Professional/Experience

• 1) Minimum of 2 years post-related experience relating to information and data management, analytics or a related field in line with expertise and competencies outlined for this role.
• 2) Experience managing large and complex data sets, including both structured (e.g., relational databases, time-series data) and unstructured data (e.g., natural language, sensor data).
• 3) Experience with data processing (regular and distributed), data transformation, integration and analysis, including cleaning, and pre-processing of structured and unstructured data for statistical modelling.
• 4) Experience with NATO or national Intelligence Requirements Management and Request for Information processes.
• 5) Experience with protecting, managing, and storing sensitive and classified information, in accordance with NATO regulations and directives.

b. Education/Training

Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in information technology, economics, statistics, operations research or related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years function related experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related experience.

In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels described here.

c. Language

English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

5. Desirable Qualifications

a. Professional Experience

• 1) Experience in briefing and communicating analytical products with senior military and civilian staff.
• 2) Practical experience using big data ecosystems.
• 3) Knowledge of NATO software application services e.g.TOPFAS, NCOP, MAVEN Smart System or national equivalent.
• 4) Experience designing and delivering training for the use of information systems and processes.

6. Attributes/Competencies

Personal Attributes: The range of personal attributes required for this post are very demanding and exacting, but without them the function will fail. Foremost, an analytical mind is needed to identify and evaluate complex and competing issues and that can develop imaginative yet still pragmatic solutions. Inter-personal skills must also be highly developed. The post holder will be working in an international community where different cultural values and styles exist. The holder will need to be able to work successfully with staff at all levels of the organization, from the lower ranks during the analysis work up to the highest levels when presenting findings and recommendations. This requires tact, judgement and agility. High standards of personal and professional behavior and moral courage are also needed.

Professional Contacts: The incumbent must be comfortable to engage with a range of individuals from across ACO SHAPE and also with the NATO Command Structure and Partner nations. This will be a mixture of Military and Civilian personnel. The individual must have a high level of understanding and be cognizant of sensitivities with an international environment.

REMARKS:

Duration of contract: The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Linked NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a three-year definite duration contract within the NATO 2030 Agenda. On expiry of this term the PLN will be deleted or absorbed into the ceiling pending approval or will exceptionally be considered for extension.

The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement, and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations.

Building integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed within this job description.