Data & Process Analyst (ESA/ESTEC)

Octagon Professionals is seeking to recruit a number of Data and Process Analytics professionals to provide support to the European Space Agency (ESA) at a number of their locations in Europe (ESTEC in the Netherlands and ESRIN in Italy). The service will be provided to all organisational entities in the Directorate of Internal Services (D/HIF).

The roles are required to support 3 work packages:

Finance Planning and Controlling Department (WP-F):

The Finance, Planning and Controlling Department is responsible for the definition and Implementation of the Agency's policies in financial, controlling and accounting matters.

Human Resources Department (WP-H):

The Human Resources Department is responsible for defining the strategy and policy in the area of human resources, employment and working conditions and ensuring uniform implementation throughout the Agency and related operations.

Information Technology Department and Digital Transformation Office (WP-I):

The Information Technology Department and the Digital Transformation Office are the responsible of the delivery and evolution of the common IT systems and services of the Agenc,y and is responsible for operating these systems in compliance with ESA Admin Instructions and Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Collecting business requirements/mapping ESA processes and preparing documentation, including:

• Collecting and analysing business requirements related to both process digitalisation and dashboarding needs.


• Document detailed process/reporting requirements, including process flows, data sourcesKPIs and visualisation preferences.


• Document the as-is process using standard methodologies (e.g IDEFO), perform analysis on issues/gap with respect to expected behaviour (value stream map etc).


• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with organisational reporting standards and guidelines.

Data analysis, reporting and dashboard design and implementation, including:

• Contribute to the definition of the data and report architecture as per internal process (including master data maintenance).


• Build requested reports according to specified requirements, including data access rules


• Design user-friendly and visually appealing reports and dashboards tailored to financial performance metrics.


• Provide support for the deployed reports and dashboards, including updates and enhancements based on evolving business needs.


• Propose and implement effective visual representations of data, ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting.

Testing and data validation, including:

• Perform rigorous testing to validate the accuracy of the report's dashboards data models.


• Troubleshoot and report to Business Responsible any data-related issues.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline;


• 3+ years of relevant experience;


• Advanced skills in data analysis tools, dashboard design and programming;


• Proficient in process mapping, data modeling, testing and trouble shooting;


• Advanced proficiency in Power BI (mandatory);


• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration tools like SharePoint, Slack, and MS Teams;


• Good understanding of data governance and KPI frameworks;


• Strong organisational skills;


• Familiarity with ESA organisational structures is a plus;


• Strong written and spoken communication skills and full professional fluency in English (written and spoken);


• Eligible to live and work in the EU.

We Offer:

• Attractive remuneration package.


• Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays, based on a 40-hour working week.


• Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.


• Yearly subscription to ESTEC gym facilities and access to an on-site swimming pool.


• International and collaborative work environment.


• Flexibility, with potential for hybrid or remote work options.

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let's get in touch!

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