Junior (Data Science) CTR Support to PM – ADM Capability Development, NATO ACT

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a Junior (Data Science) CTR Support to PM – ADM Capability Development to provide support to the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) program. The main objectives of the ACT are to provide appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; lead NATO military transformation; improve relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the activities of the Political Military – Assisted Decision-Making Team.
• Knowledge of Data models. Evaluates the outcomes, veracity, and performance of data models.
• Engages with the target user to prototype and refine human computer interfaces to optimize visualization of the relationships between different data entities.
• Specifies and applies appropriate techniques to clean and properly format data for use
• Reviews the benefits and value of techniques and tools and recommends improvements for cleansing and reformatting data.
• Define/ refine PM-ADM operational, capability, and regulatory requirements
• Development of concepts of operation, working with subject matter experts.
• Construct data strategies in line with the owning organisations approach to collecting, storing, and analysing data.
• Remain up-to-date with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative ideas into implementation.
• Directly supports the Programme Director and travels to meetings and conferences within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
• Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance.
• A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Data/Computer Science. 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 within SACT, that is, at least 2 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience, in the field of Data Science, Data Analyst or similar role.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of at least 2 years in of requirements management tools (identify which tools).
• Demonstrate 2 years knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes.
• Experience involving the support to data focused operations, such experience should encompass at least 1 skill(s) listed;
  • Machine Learning (ML)/ AI knowledge
  • Large Language Models
• Working knowledge of Computer System of Systems Architectures.
• Experience with data science tools to support data analytics and data visualisation.
• Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies.
• Programme Management experience within a complex and dynamic programme environment.
• Successful engagement with project users and stakeholders at NCIA.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative software.
• Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, planning, written, and verbal skills. Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.

Clearance: Requires NATO SECRET security clearance or active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Travel will be required