Data Scientist

Applies statistics, data mining and machine learning to NATO operational data, producing analytics and visualisations for campaign assessment, hybrid-threat analysis and command decisions while strengthening data pipelines, analytical processes and the headquarters' data-driven culture.

• Produce analytics using statistics, data mining and machine learning
• Conduct analytical studies supporting operational decisions and hybrid-threat assessments
• Prepare and structure operational data for processing and analysis
• Coordinate data availability with NCIA data engineers
• Develop data-collection, analysis and visualisation tools across NATO networks
• Lead data collection, visualisation and assessment for campaign-assessment processes
• Identify requirements for NATO data-exploitation and future AI capabilities
• Capture data-science lessons and improve headquarters processes

• University degree in information technology, economics, statistics, operations research or a related discipline with two years of related experience, or higher secondary education with advanced vocational qualification and four years of related experience
• At least four years of post-related data-science or analytics experience
• Experience across the data-science lifecycle and with structured and unstructured datasets
• Programming experience with Python and relevant data, visualisation and machine-learning libraries
• English proficiency at NATO SLP 3333
• Eligibility for NATO security clearance and medical approval
• Nationality of a NATO member country

• Experience briefing analytical products to senior military or civilian staff
• Experience with AI or machine-learning tools such as Watson, Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit or TensorFlow
• Practical experience with Hadoop, Spark or MapReduce
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline
• Knowledge of joint or combined operations
• Recognition by a relevant professional body

• Statistical Modelling
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Data Engineering
• Data Visualisation
• Feature Engineering
• Operational Analysis
• Technical Briefing

• Python
• Pandas
• NumPy
• Matplotlib
• Seaborn
• Scikit-learn
• TensorFlow
• Microsoft Power BI
• Spotfire
• Tableau

• Deployments and temporary-duty assignments may be required, including periods exceeding 30 days