Data Scientist for AI Opportunities & Solutions Cell

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004975

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Geospatial and ISR data science:

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  Analyse near- and long-term AI opportunities with clear operational value for space-based ISR workflows.
  • Prepare and curate labelled datasets for assessments, demonstrations, and analysis initiatives.
  • Recommend methods to strengthen data collection and management to enhance space-based intelligence workflows
  • Conduct monthly training sessions to educate stakeholders and end users on AI and geospatial data science.
  • Provide technical/logistical assistance to showcase AI tools and progress during Demo Day or program demonstrations.
  • Evaluate analytics capabilities and recommend actionable reports for improvement.
  • Perform a review of emerging AI technologies and recommend applications for NATO's ISR capabilities. Shared resource: SHAPE J2 Capability Development (J2 CapDev) and NCIA CTO's Data & Ai Center of Excellence (Data & Ai CoE).

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Data Scientist for AI Opportunities & Solutions Cell for space based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Related Intelligence Capability Programme Plans (CPPs).

Educational Background:

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  A nationally recognized or certified university degree in data science, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Exceptionally, candidates without a university degree may qualify if they possess significant expertise (minimum 3 years) relevant to the role and duties.
  
  

Experience:

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  3+ years working on AI for imagery or geospatial analysis in production or mission environments (industry, government, or defence).
  • Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence/machine learning workflows, including data labelling, preparation, and processing for large-scale imagery or geospatial datasets.
  • Experience developing and delivering training and demo materials to mixed technical/non-technical audiences.
  Technical skills:
  • Python (NumPy, Pandas) and ML frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch).

Data visualization tools/techniques.

Additional competencies:

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  Ability to lead ideation sessions, build rapid ML prototypes, and translate operational needs into measurable model/evaluation requirements.
  • Familiarity with Responsible AI principles.
  
  

Language Proficiency:

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  Fluent in Business English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Soft Skills:

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  Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience interacting effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
  • High motivation with flexibility and adaptability to new challenges.
  • Creativity

Working Location

• Mons, BE

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance