CONOPS Expert – Hybrid Operations & Concept Development

EUROCONTROL; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre seeks a qualified professional to develop and implement Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), drafting user requirements and ensuring alignment with strategic OPS objectives. You will consult stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate with partners to drive improvements in air traffic services.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong English drafting, and ability to work in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• EQF Level 6 with 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• EQF Level 7 with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of ATM operations, concepts and European ATM developments.
• Experience in concept development, including user requirement derivation and analysis.
• Experience in operational analysis and data interpretation.
• Understanding of change management and regulatory frameworks (EASA, SES, ICAO).
• Technical drafting skills in English.
• Planning and organising; teamwork; problem solving; communication; analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to develop, validate and implement CONOPS by drafting and improving lifecycle of CONOPS and requirements.
• Consult stakeholders to identify user requirements and create/review specifications for new concepts/systems.
• Lead studies and analyses to evaluate CONOPS systems and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Gather operational needs, identify trends, and coordinate with internal/external partners to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support implementation and monitoring of initiatives, ensuring alignment with CONOPS and requirements.
• Attend planning meetings to align with strategic development and OPS Strategy roadmap.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams, workshops, and external forums to share CONOPS expertise.
• Carry out audits and implement recommendations.
• Perform other tasks aligned with the job purpose.

Skills

ATM operations knowledge

Concept development

User requirement derivation

Operational analysis

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency (technical drafts)

Education

EQF Level 6 (engineering/safety)

EQF Level 7 (engineering/safety)

Job description

EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre seeks a qualified professional to develop and implement Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), drafting user requirements and ensuring alignment with strategic OPS objectives. You will consult stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate with partners to drive improvements in air traffic services.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong English drafting, and ability to work in a multinational environment.