Navigation Analysis and Business Intelligence Engineer

 

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands  

Description

Navigation Analysis and Business Intelligence Engineer in the Future Programmes Office, Future Navigation Department, Directorate of Navigation (D/NAV).

The satellite navigation sector has been evolving at an increasing pace over the last few years, largely triggered by the emergence of the many Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) providers from around the world, including Galileo, GPS, Beidou and Glonass, along with a surge of investment in the downstream application sector for location-based services. In order to define the strategy for the future programmes of the ESA Directorate of Navigation, clear market information and insightful business intelligence are essential to fully understand the underlying movements, trends, initiatives, players, and technology developments in competition between the global players.

You will support the Directorate of Navigation in acquiring business intelligence and developing market analyses across the institutional, research and commercial space Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT) activities worldwide, including socioeconomic impact analysis.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of the Future Programmes Office, your tasks and responsibilities will include:

 

• monitoring and assessing the navigation domain evolution and changes expected in the coming years and decades, gathering data on trends and behaviours to help ESA define Europe’s PNT strategy;
• following developments amongst GNSS providers, including satellite manufacturers and satellite service providers, and in satellite navigation markets on a daily basis;
• managing internal business intelligence tools to support the analysis of the changing environment, exploiting innovative ways to extract insights from large volumes of data that may be available from the collection, analysis, and dissemination of socioeconomic impact data;
• analysing navigation business trends and the needs of internal and external stakeholders through the systematic collection of information;
• producing concise, timely PNT domain intelligence products to inform ESA management and representatives of ESA’s Member States, recommending business intelligence and  programmatic  solutions, both on a regular and ad hoc basis as required;
• building and maintaining a portfolio of European industries with relevant expertise in GNSS and future trends;
• managing socioeconomic impact studies in a harmonised and coordinated manner across the Directorate in support of Navigation programme proposals and in close coordination with the Commercialisation Service Department in the CIC Directorate;
• managing technical, financial and business plan analysis of market opportunities for navigation in new vertical markets, including transport, energy and security;
• evaluating potential Future NAV programme actions and making recommendations for the purpose of ensuring the long-term growth of Future NAV and related ESA programmes;
• fostering close cooperation across the Directorate for the creation of future strategic programme lines, next generation navigation systems and innovative financing solutions;
• supporting the initiation of new NAV programme proposals in their market assessment;
• participating in ESA working groups and the preparation of strategic documents and coordinated programme proposals in collaboration with other directorates.

Technical competencies Experience in market analysis and business intelligence in the European and global space and navigation sectorsStrong analytical skills Experience in producing relevant products to meet stakeholder needs and deliver informationStrong understanding of financial markets Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.

Additional requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• A strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team;
• Strong ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment;
• Proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies and methodologies.
• Direct experience of working within satellite navigation in particular and PNT in general would be of additional value.
• Extensive system engineering experience in Galileo, EGNOS or LEO-PNT and detailed Galileo system knowledge is an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities.  Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace.  The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
 
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. 

 

Nationality and Languages 
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia. 

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*. 

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.  

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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