Chief Data Officer

Who We Are

The NCIA exists for one reason: to ensure the Alliance can communicate securely and reliably whether in critical political consultations or during complex military operations. We are a key enabler of NATOs core mission to keep one billion people safe.

Our technology and cyber experts power NATOs digital capabilities. From data-driven decision making and secure networks to resilient operations and mission execution across land air sea cyber and space domains.

Our people make this mission possible. Join a team of 3500 civilian and military staff across 30 locations throughout Europe North America and Asia.

The Role Impact

As Chief Data Officer you will play a pivotal role in shaping how data AI and operational information drive NATOs decision-making and mission effectiveness.

This is a highly strategic leadership role at the intersection of technology operations and intelligence. Acting as the NCIAs authority on data and AI you will ensure that information is treated as a critical strategic asset - enabling better situational awareness faster decision-making and stronger interoperability across the NATO enterprise.

You will define how data is governed integrated and exploited at scale ensuring that systems are built on consistent secure and future-ready foundations. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team you will help position data and AI as key enablers of NATOs transformation and operational advantage.

What Youll Do

Embody and role model the NCIA culture principles of Customer First Together and Impact
Lead with the customer at the center of every decision build bridges across organizational pillars and drive delivery with the ownership and pace the mission demands
Build and lead a cohesive multicultural and multidisciplinary team promoting excellence the highest professional standards and inspiring work environments that enable managers and staff to develop their full potential
Define and lead the enterprise data strategy vision and governance framework across the NCIA
Establish and enforce data standards including ownership quality metadata and lifecycle management
Oversee data quality issue resolution and continuous improvement processes
Define and evolve data architectures supporting enterprise and operational (C4ISR/cyber) needs
Ensure data supports military workflows situational awareness and decision-making across domains
Lead the design of data platforms analytics pipelines and AI-enabled capabilities
Drive interoperability standards enabling secure data sharing across NATO Allies and partners
Promote reusable scalable and modular data architecture patterns across programs

For a full list of duties please review thejob descriptionon theNCIAcareer site.

Who You Are

A senior executive leader with 15 years (holding a Masters degree) or 20 years (holding a Bachelors degree) of relevant experience in complex technical organizations
Proven experience leading large multidisciplinary data organizations (data engineering analytics governance AI)
A strong track record of defining and executing enterprise data strategies aligned to organizational goals
Demonstrated success delivering data transformation programs (e.g. modernization cloud platforms data democratization)
Experience evolving organizations from data silos to integrated enterprise-wide ecosystems
Deep expertise in data governance frameworks
Experience establishing and scaling data operating models (centralized federated or hybrid)
Strong understanding of modern data technologies including:
o Cloud-based data platforms
oData integration and pipelines
oAPIs and real-time data processing
Experience working in close partnership with CIO and enterprise architecture functions
Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in senior and politically complex environments
Proven experience in managing large diverse and multidisciplinary teams successfully employing modern inspirational leadership practices

If you are a visionary data and AI leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about turning information into strategic advantage this is a unique opportunity to shape how NATO leverages data to deliver mission success.

What Do We Offer

Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history
Initialthree yearcontract withacompetitive monthly tax-free salary and householdandchildrens allowances
Privileges for staff including expatriation and home leave (where applicable) as well as education allowances
Excellent private health insurance scheme
Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
Retirement Pension Plan

Tolearn more about our mission and goalsat theNCIA pleasevisitourwebsite.

TheNCIAprides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender gender identity race ethnic or cultural origin age religion sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of applicationcan be foundvia theNCIAcareer site.