#NC26ICT191590 - Analyst (Operational Analysis)
Deadline: September 4, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Job type: Contractor
Start date: October, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
The main role for this junior contractor position is to undertake a range of analytical and data related tasks, under the direction and supervision of Operational Analysis (OA) staff. More specifically duties will entail:
- Undertaking Data and Operational Analysis. This will include being comfortable with large data sets and supporting analysis of complex problems using simple tools;
- The work may involve the use of various OA techniques including wargaming, modelling, what-if analysis, etc;
- Carrying out data collection, collation and analysis using a range of tools (this requires being comfortable using a range of tools such as Python, MS Excel, MAVEN Smart System (MSS));
- Being able to undertake in a methodical way data collection using a range of sources and presenting data back in a concise, clear and logical manner;
- Supporting OA Centre staff in the development and update of documentation/reports;
- Producing, under time pressure, accurate (i.e. verified, validated and consistent) data sets using MS Office tools at an expert level;
- Summarising results to be presented in dashboards (e.g. Power BI, MSS), MS PowerPoint presentations and MS Word documents.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Recent experience in conducting analysis in support of decision makers;
- Ability to undertake detailed review and analysis of large data sets using commercial and in-house tools (e.g. MS Excel and other data integration and AI tools such as MSS);
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, providing fit-forpurpose, rapid analysis under the direction of OA Centre staff;
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, particularly being competent in writing in English and
communicating complex results in an understandable way.
Desirable:
- Experience in supporting analysts in a military environment. In particular a basic understanding of logistics military operations and/or air operations would be useful;
- Experience with data science techniques, Power BI or other statistical software (such as R), MAVEN Smart System;
- Being comfortable programming in Python;
- Knowledge/experience on Defence Planning and/or operational planning related work, either nationally or NATO.
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