GEOINT Data Architect

OPEN TO NATIONALS OF NATO MEMBER STATES ONLY Please notethat the competition for this post will take place in Brussels and is tentatively scheduled to be completed by first quarter of 2027. 1.Post Context The Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD), under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security (ASG-I&S), comprises two principal pillars: Intelligence – headed by the Deputy ASG for Intelligence; and the NATO Office of Security (NOS) – headed by the Deputy ASG for Security. The Intelligence Pillar of the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) provides NATO HQ customers with timely, reliable, impartial, relevant and coherent all-source non-agreed Intelligence in response to tasks, work plan requirements and/or developing situations, and staffs the production of NATO Agreed Intelligence (NAI). The JISD is responsible for developing and staffing intelligence policy. The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary General Intelligence (DASG-I) provides support to DASG-I in the areas of: engagement support; information, advice, and preparation support. The Office also provides the Secretariat for the NATO Military Intelligence Committee (MIC), the primary military advisory body to the North Atlantic Council (NAC).The Intelligence Production Unit (IPU) in the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) addresses the range of non-agreed strategic intelligence analysis, to support appropriate NATO HQ authorities, including the SG, the CMC and the ASG-I&S, as well as committees, including the NAC and the MC, as well as the IS and IMS divisions and directorates. The incumbent will work within the Geospatial Section of the Situation Centre as the focal point for all Geospatial Intelligence matters. The Geospatial Section is responsible for ensuring the provision and designation of geospatial information through the NATO Secret network at NATO Headquarters, in support of senior decision-makers, intelligence analysts, relevant committees, task forces and exercises. The Geospatial Section ensures the provision, availability and quality of geospatial information essential to the planning and execution of critical activities closely related to the Council, the Military Committee and NATO Delegations. They are also responsible for management of the Geo Section IT resources, budget and staff as well as maintaining liaison with the Geospatial Departments of the Strategic Commands and other international organisations as mandated by the NATO Geospatial Policy (MC 296/4) and NATO GEOINT Policy (MC 0677). Additionally, the Head, Geospatial Section contributes to the definition of NATO wide Geospatial policy. The GEOINT Data Architect, under the authority of the Director of the IPU for intelligence matters, and directly supervised by the Geospatial Section Head is responsible for the design, development, deployment and monitoring of data-driven GEOINT systems at NATO HQ. S/He will act as the focal point for GEOINT data, products and tools at NATO HQ and will closely coordinate efforts with other GEOINT entities from NATO Intelligence Enterprise, as well as the NATO Advisory Committee for GEOINT andImagery Intelligence (IMINT) and theNATO Advisory Committee on GEOINT and IMINT(NACGI). 2.Principal Duties Duties are to: - Design, create, maintain and improve the GEOINT tools and data infrastructure to guarantee timely access to content for the creation of GEOINT products at NATO HQ; - Design and implement effective data architecture and data management practices for NATO HQ GEOINT applications and physical data modelling according to project requirements; - Provide guidance and advice concerning data architecture, data management systems and data acquisition to improve the GEOINT data exploitation for decision making processes at NATO HQ; - Coordinate with other divisions in NATO HQ and other relevant stakeholders for the definition, prioritization and deconfliction of Data Exploitation projects and efforts related to the NATO Digital Transformation; - Represent the Geo & Space Services Section in the Data exploitation working group, the Innovation board and any other relevant meetings in NATO HQ; - Provide advice and expertise and represent the Geo Section Head in GEOINT related working groups and committees; - Advice the Head Geo & Space Services Section in the development of NATO GEO and GEOINT Policies in coordination with other relevant stakeholders; - Participate in technical trainings, seminars and conferences and actively work to keep his/her GIS and GEOINT knowledge up to date; - As directed by the Section Head, engage and collaborate with relevant GEOINT departments across NATO Enterprise, NATO nations, as well as from other International Organizations, such as EU and others; 3.Special Requirements and Additional Duties - The incumbent may be called to deputize for the Geo & Space Services Section Head in their absence; - The incumbent may be required to perform additional related duties, albeit in a different organizational element, to that which the individual normally works; - The incumbent will be required to undertake TDY assignments both within and outside of NATO’s boundaries; - The incumbent will be required to perform a role in the IMS Crisis Management Organisation during exercises and in times of tension, crisis and war; - The incumbent may be required to undertake applicable training/courses when assuming the post or during appointment; - The incumbent may be required to work irregular hours. 4.Essential Qualifications a.Professional/Experience - Minimum 6 years’ experience across data architecture, modelling and data schema design and development; - At least 5 years’ experience with graph, NoSQL, SQL or other relational and non-relational database technologies; - At least 3 years’ experience in architectural design, planning, and implementation of data driven projects and capabilities for GEOINT. - Relevant experience working with geospatial big-data data tools and technologies, including data extraction, conversion, and manipulation; - Experience working in an international environment comprised of both military and civilian elements; - Computer Literacy: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and of SharePoint. b.Education/Training University degree at Bachelor levelinComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematicsor in a related field. c.Language Candidates must have an advanced level of spoken and written English. The working language in the IMS is English and therefore candidates will be required to pass a one-hour multiple-choice computer-based test in English at the required level as well as to demonstrate their abilities in the written test and interview. 5.Desirable Qualifications a.Professional/Experience - Relevant experience and/or certification in Project Management, such as PRINCE2 or PMI Project Management Professional (PMP); - Advanced knowledge and relevant experience working with Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning technologies, in particular for GEO AI applications; - Knowledge of NATO’s geographical organizations and practices; - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in technical and non-technical areas. b.Education/Training Post-graduate/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and/or professional accreditation in GEOINT. c.Language An elementary level of French. 6.Personal Attributes/ Competencies 1.Have awareness and good judgment of political and social sensitivities of different NATO bodies, entities and Nations and be able to discern how these interests and responsibilities interact; 2.Have a sense of diplomacy, propriety and team culture in order to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues and other staff at all levels, both military and civilian of various nationalities and cultural backgrounds; 3.He/she must demonstrate the following