Overview
Develop and deliver data science/AI solutions to support the digital transformation of the Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC) and the NATO LL Capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver in-house data science/AI solutions.
- Support and facilitate JALLC’s annual cycle of Innovation Project planning and management.
- Lead, or participate in JALLC Innovation Project teams.
- Lead, or participate in Innovation Project tasks including project/problem/requirements definition, planning, management, research/analysis, technical delivery, and report writing.
- Advise JALLC Innovation Facilitator and Innovation Project leads on technical aspects of JALLC’s Innovation Projects.
- Conduct market research to identify and recommend appropriate solution providers.
- Develop statements of work, and when appropriate, act as Contracting Officer Technical Representative for contracts.
- Represent JALLC’s interests in data science, AI, and innovation-related NATO meetings and groups.
- Build relationships and work closely with staff with similar responsibilities from across NATO, Allies and Partners.
Required Experience
- University Degree in information technology, economics, statistics, operations research or related discipline and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
- Five years related professional experience, which encompasses three years developing and deploying data science or AI solutions and one year managing projects and contracts.
- Three years’ experience developing and deploying data science and AI solutions using Python.
- Recent training/professional development/experience in the latest available tools for processing language, specifically: Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation and Knowledge Graphs.
- Training and experience in design thinking and innovation management.
- One year experience planning and managing Innovation Projects.
- One year experience developing and managing contracts and contractors.
- Experience working as an innovation manager (desirable).
Qualifications
University Degree in information technology, economics, statistics, operations research or related discipline, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.
