Staff Officer (2030 Digitalisation- Process Automation Engineer)

NATO; Norway; On-site; NOK 953,945 - 1,142,638; Full time

Job summary

NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway, seeks a Staff Officer for 2030 Digitalisation – Process Automation Engineer on a three‑year project. The role leads automation initiatives, collaborates with cross‑functional teams, and drives digital transformation to improve exercises and mission outcomes.

Requirements include 3+ years in RPA, cloud AI skills, and a CS/IT degree. English proficiency is essential; the position is based in Norway with a tax‑free NOK salary and NATO Secret

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Proficiency with Cloud AI services (e.g., Azure AI/Machine Learning).
• University degree in Computer Science / IT or related field; or equivalent professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated workflows using RPA tools to support JWC Digital Transformation.
• Guide subject‑matter experts in creating technical automation solutions and ensure sustainability.
• Highlight emerging technologies and opportunities to apply ML for process improvement.
• Ensure automation follows the Lean 4‑step process and document all flows within an enterprise framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and provide expert automation guidance to leadership.

Job description

Staff Officer (2030 Digitalisation - Process Automation Engineer)

This vacancy notice is for a NATO-2030 agenda project‑linked NATO International Civilian (PLN) post. The position is limited to a three‑year definite duration project and will be filled as soon as possible. Qualified candidates who hold or have recently held a valid NATO or National security clearance will be given priority consideration.

Reporting lines, job titles, functional alignments and some duties may differ slightly from those outlined in the vacancy notice, due to the JWC’s current trialling of a new organisational structure.

NATO Body: Joint Warfare Centre (JWC)

Primary Location: Stavanger, Norway

Schedule: Full‑time

Salary (Pay Basis): 93,933 NOK monthly (tax‑free)

Grade: G15

Clearance Level: NATO Secret (NS)

Application Deadline: 9 August 2026

The Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is seeking a Staff Officer (2030 Digitalisation – Process Automation Engineer) for its civilian workforce within the CIS Services Branch. Our Data Science Team will lead the transformation of JWC’s exercises to incorporate the latest emerging defence technologies, improving mission impact and streamlining business processes across the centre.

What the role offers

• High impact, portfolio‑level work at the intersection of AI, defence, and NATO operations.
• English‑language environment with colleagues from across the 32‑nation alliance.
• Opportunity to live and work in one of Norway’s most beautiful coastal cities, with easy access to the fjord and flights across Europe.
• Tax‑free salary and privileges.

Principal Duties

• Design and develop automated workflows using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools to support JWC Digital Transformation.
• Manage and guide subject‑matter experts in developing technical solutions that support JWC’s digital transformation effort and ensure their sustainability and resilience.
• Highlight emerging technologies and opportunities for JWC to enhance its use of machine learning in process improvement.
• Ensure all automated processes have gone through the 4‑step Lean process:
  • Clarify and eliminate;
  • Simplify and accelerate;
  • Codify and automate;
  • Specify and delegate.
• Document all process flows within an enterprise architectural framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, internal teams, and working groups, as needed.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on automation to the JWC’s leadership team and staff.

Essential Qualifications

Education/Training

• University degree and 3 years of function‑related experience, or higher secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years of post‑related experience.

Experience

• At least 3 years of functional experience developing, managing, and deploying Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools (e.g. Power Automate, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Cloud AI services such as Microsoft AI Builder, Cognitive Services or Azure Machine Learning.
• University degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in an RPA tool such as the Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer (PL‑500) or equivalent.

Language

• English – Upper Intermediate/Advanced.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Azure AI Engineer or equivalent.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Certificate in Business Analysis, or equivalent system modelling certification.
• Three years’ experience in a National or International Public Sector Organisation developing automation tools.
• Knowledge and experience in programming, machine learning, data management, big data technology, ethical considerations of data and project management.

Personal Attributes/Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify patterns, trends and outliers in data and to solve complex business problems using data‑driven approaches.
• Considerable maturity and professional judgment required to make decisions that ensure seamless provision of high‑quality support to the JWC.
• High level of organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills with a visionary view to evolving requirements and future challenges.
• Ability to cope with stress and possessing good health.
• Capable of working as a member of a team in a multi‑national environment. An analytical, systematic and proactive approach is important.
• A capacity for original thought, including incorporation of emerging concepts.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working under pressure.

Work Environment

• The work is normally performed in an office environment.
• Work is conducted mainly in English.
• Travel on temporary duty may be required for several conferences.
• Irregular working hours may be required, especially during exercises/events.

JWC operates as an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from nationals of all NATO Member States and encourage women to apply.