About this job

Sapienza Consulting, a tpgroup company, is recruiting an Operational Analyst Support to join NATO – NCIA in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands.

Responsibilities

The main role for this junior contractor position is to undertake a range of numerical and data related tasks, under the direction and supervision of Operational Analysis (OA) analysts. More specifically this will entail:

• Producing, under time pressure, accurate (i.e. verified, validated and consistent) data sets using MS Office tools at an expert level
• Developing Excel spreadsheet models requiring the ability to use and develop VBA Macros to support analyses
• Carrying out data collection, collation and analysis using a range of tools (predominantly MS Excel and MS Access)
• Summarising results to be presented in MS PowerPoint presentations and MS Word documents
• Supporting OA SL staff in the development and update of documentation/reports
• The work may involve the use of OA techniques such as optimisation and use of GIS, simulation, data analysis and statistical software

Profile

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Expert knowledge of MS Office suite, in particular MS Excel and the use of VBA
• Ability to develop and apply simple programmes to support analysis
• Ability to undertake detailed review and analysis of large data sets using commercial and in-house tools (such as MS Excel, MS Access and other data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment providing fit for purpose, rapid analysis under the direction of OA SL staff
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• A degree or certification in computer science or maths/science related areas
• Some experience in supporting analysts in a military environment

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge and ability to develop models and tools using MS Access
• Working knowledge in at least one of the military components/domains such as aerospace, land, maritime and enabling/logistics
• Knowledge and ability to create and manipulate SQL databases
• Previous experience working on the Defence Planning either nationally or for NATO
• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret