C005375 Data Lead (Orchestration & Strategy) (NS) - TUE 29 Sep

Job description

Deadline Date: Friday 25 September 2026

Requirement: Data Lead (Orchestration & Strategy)

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 311

Required Start Date: 2 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

1. Weekly Data Governance Board (DGB):

Running the weekly DGB as Data Lead and Chair-Person in full coordination with the ACPV contractor. - DGB meetings are planned, chaired and completed in coordination with the ACPV main contractor. - Agenda, participants and supporting material are confirmed before each meeting. - Meetings result in clear decisions, actions and assigned responsibilities.

2. Preparation of DGB Submission Packages:

Prepare on weekly basis mature and complete DGB submission package for the DGB agenda and confirm completeness and readiness of submitted package via the ACPCV DGB secretariat. - Submission packages are to be complete, accurate and sufficiently mature for DGB consideration. - Required documentation, recommendations and supporting evidence are included.

3. Documentation of DGB Proceedings:

Document on weekly basis DGB decisions, action items and proceedings that are properly captured. - Decisions, action items, owners and deadlines are accurately recorded. - Meeting minutes are reviewed and distributed to relevant stakeholders. - Records are stored in the approved repository and remain traceable.

4. Data Governance KPI and Quality Reporting:

Track and report on weekly basis the data governance KPIs and the quality indicators with aim to address data governance performance gaps and support continuous improvement. - Data governance KPIs and quality indicators are measured and reported weekly. - Performance gaps, trends and root causes are identified. - Corrective or improvement actions are proposed and tracked.

5. Monitoring and Reporting of Mandatory Data Governance Artefacts:

Report on weekly basis that the data governance mandatory artefacts are collected as per the DGB Terms of References (TOR) and the associate Data Source on-boarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - Mandatory artefacts are collected and reviewed against the DGB TOR and Data Source On-Boarding SOP. - Missing, incomplete or outdated artefacts are identified and reported. - Artefacts are stored in the designated repository and are traceable.

6. Supervising Data Source On-Boarding Working Group:

Supervise the work of the Data Source On-Boarding Working Group (DOWG) in its mission to prepare decision and recommendation packages for the DGB when convened on weekly basis. - DOWG activities are planned, coordinated and aligned with DGB priorities. - Decision and recommendation packages are accurate, complete and ready for DGB review. - Risks, issues and delays are escalated in a timely manner.

7. ACPV Data Business-Value Reporting:

Report monthly that the knowledge generated out of the ACPV data is delivering the intended business value. - The knowledge, insights and outputs generated from ACPV data are assessed against defined business objectives. - Business benefits, use cases and value gaps are documented. - Recommendations are provided to improve data utilisation and business outcomes.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance - Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. - At least five years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, information management, or business intelligence. - Experience chairing governance boards, working groups, or formal decision-making meetings. - Experience reviewing governance submissions and assessing their completeness, maturity, and decision readiness. - Experience documenting decisions, actions, risks, and meeting proceedings. - Experience defining, tracking, and reporting data-governance KPIs and data-quality indicators. - Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data ownership, stewardship, metadata, and data-source onboarding. - Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams. - Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. - Language Proficiency: Full proficiency in English and ability to interact both at the technical level and business level in English, excellent meeting management skills and reporting skills are essential.

Desirable: - Certification in data management, data governance, project management, ITIL, or business analysis. - Experience with data catalogues, BI tools, data-quality platforms, or document-management systems. - Experience in an international, governmental, defence, security, or regulated environment. - Knowledge of data-management framework. - Experience in configuration management, validation, cybersecurity, or technical data environments. - Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements. - Knowledge of NATO organization, internal structure and resultant relationships.

Personal Attributes: - High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. - Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate, complete, and traceable records. - Proactive and results-focused. - Diplomatic but able to challenge stakeholders when necessary. - Organised and capable of working under time pressure. - Collaborative and comfortable working across organizational boundaries. - Committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making. - Strong leadership and meeting-facilitation skills. - Ability to chair meetings objectively, maintain focus, manage disagreements, and drive decisions. - Ability to supervise working groups and coordinate activities across multiple teams. - Ability to assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure timely closure of actions.