Policy Advisor / Data Expert (EU Public Policy)

The role

We are looking for a Policy Advisor / Data Expert with proven quantitative skills and EU policy experience. You will design and deliver rigorous policy relevant analysis - turning complex evidence into clear actionable insights for European institutions.

What youll do (key responsibilities)

• Lead and author analytical reports evaluations and impact assessments ensuring clear concise and compelling messages grounded in evidence.
• Provide specialised input to multi disciplinary teams across varied policy areas; coach junior analysts where relevant.
• Design and execute data collection (e.g. surveys interviews desk research microdata/statistics) using recognised methods from the European Commissions Better Regulation guidelines and beyond.
• Analyse and visualise quantitative data (e.g. Eurostat OECD EEA Eurofound) with tools such as Excel and either R Stata or Python applying methods such as cost-benefit analysis propensity score matching difference in difference among others.
• Plan and run stakeholder consultations ensuring coverage of EU institutions Member States and affected groups.
• Contribute to bids and proposals: analyse tender specifications refine methodological approaches plan work packages draft concise budgets and risk/QA plans.
• Manage timelines and deliverables across parallel projects; uphold quality standards and peer review.
• Support and maintain client relationships from inception to final deliverable.
• Develop the learning culture of Milieu through internal presentations on methodologies and projects.

What youll bring (minimum requirements)

• Masters degree in political science economics statistics public policy or a related field.
• 5 years relevant experience delivering EU policy analysis/evaluations (consultancy experience an advantage).
• Demonstrated quantitative skills and experience working with EU datasets; strong command of Excel and proficiency with at least one of R/Stata/Python.
• Excellent written and spoken English with a track record of drafting high quality reports.
• Solid understanding of the EUs institutional architecture and policymaking processes;
• Organised pragmatic and able to prioritise a busy and varied workload; self starter with high standards for quality.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in additional EU languages.
• Experience preparing proposals under EU framework contracts/procurements.
• Familiarity using the European Commissions Better Regulation guidelines for impact assessments and evaluations is a strong plus.
• Data visualisation/storytelling skills (dashboards briefs infographics).
• Project coordination experience (including managing team members)

Who thrives here

Curious minds who enjoy hard problems care about public value and write with precision. If you are comfortable moving from legislative text to statistical insights to a crisp set of options and you like owning your work you will fit right in.

What we offer

• Purpose driven work on high impact EU public policy assignments.
• Supportive collaborative and inclusive culture with minimal hierarchy and colleagues from 25 nationalities.
• Mentoring from senior experts and room to grow across sectors and methods.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working in Brussels (40% from home) and regular team events (e.g. evening events biennial company retreats weekly yoga).
• An organisation that values environmental protection and puts this into practice. Milieu is proud to possess the 3-star Ecodynamic Organisation Label from Brussels Environment.

Deadline:applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 14 September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Privacy notice: opportunity: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to inclusive recruitment and a supportive workplace.