ACPV Data Discovery Support

Duties

• Lead the Data Source Discovery by engaging with approximatively 155 internal Data Source (DS) owners – this will include:
• Share NATO POCs, per SLO, for any Site to be surveyed.
• Facilitate Site Survey Kick-offs.
• Facilitate the gathering, per SLO, of the data per System Asset present in the Site surveyed.
• Facilitate the gathering, per SLO, of the attributes of any Data Source discovered.
• Facilitate the Site Survey Report validation by NATO POCs.
• Facilitate NCIA escalation process.
• Prepare and provide introductory and discovery materials to support engagement with Data source owners.
• Support the evaluation of potential data sources to assess their applicability, reliability and alignment with ACPV objectives, and identify data sources that could enhance the project's data ecosystem.
• Represent the NCIA to stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations and act as the official spokesperson for the NCIA in meetings with external parties.
• Convey the organization's objectives, initiatives, and progress to stakeholders, ensuring they are well informed about the NCIA's activities and strategic direction.
• Drive strong stakeholder management (internal and external).
• Host governance sessions and maintain a clear and unambiguous set of documentation including but not limited to Risks, Actions, Dependencies, Decisions, issues and audits in addition to maintaining a repository of Data Delivery Agreements.
• The Purchaser will provide the contractor with the following Purchaser-Furnished Equipment (PFE): Access to NATO sites, as required, for the purpose of executing this SOW; Workspace (needed business IT for both on- and off-site service, hot-desk at NCSC facility); NCIA RESTRICTED "REACH" laptop to be used by the contractor for the execution of the contract; The contractor shall return this laptop back to NCI Agency after completion of the Contract.
• Up to two (2) days of official business travel per month may be required to various NATO locations during the period of performance within 12 months; The contractor may be required to work at other NCIA or NATO locations within Belgium; Such travel shall be considered commuting and will not be eligible for reimbursement.

Requirement

• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET level.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Data sensitivity awareness.
• Understanding of handling classified or mission-critical information.
• Both industry supplier and public service customer experience.
• Project management and/or Business Analysis experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences, including government entities, partner organizations, and industry leaders.
• Strong team player, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Language proficiency in English: meet or exceed the NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3 "Professional Proficiency".
• Ability to plan and execute assigned project tasks taking into account policies, programme goals, and priorities, funding and other planning constraints.
• Deep understanding of the organization's projects and priorities to effectively communicate key messages and foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge/ understanding of NATO responsibilities and organisation.
• Be a Positive Disruptor – ask questions.
• Prince2 foundation or significant experience in managing project work packages.
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience.
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.
• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret.

Preferences

• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization.
• Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure.