Previously submitted candidates were not compliant for the following reasons:
* Candidate demonstrates some experience in operational intelligence, budget planning, and logistics coordination. However, the role requires a profile that can quickly operate within a broader business and service management context. The candidate’s current skillset does not align with these expectations.
* Candidate’s profile is predominantly technical. There is limited evidence of experience in business process management, leading innovation initiatives, requirements definition, and development of business cases. As the position requires a candidate who can become operational quickly in these areas, the overall fit is not suitable.
Deadline Date: Friday 24 April 2026
Requirement: Senior Technician (Innovation and Continuous Improvement)
Location: Mons, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 800
Required Start Date: 1 June 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties & Role:
Under the direction of the ESOC Planning & Innovation Section Head, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
* Provide support to explore sourcing opportunities, fostering a culture to forward-thinking approaches.
* Assist in implementing agile work practices, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensure alignment with established governance and strategies regarding innovation and sourcing within ESOC.
* Contribute with inventive strategies to business units; assist in developing business cases, budget estimations, and process flows, linking strategic execution with innovative ideas.
* Provide support in driving service enhancements by utilizing key performance indicators and critical success factors in service delivery.
* Participate in monitoring progress in processes and technology, aiding teams in integrating new methods smoothly.
* Support the introduction of enhancements through the operational application of automation and innovative approaches.
* Assist in maintaining the CI Register and contribute to board meetings tracking the progression of identified improvements.
* Contribute to maintaining documentation of risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation actions.
* Support risk management activities within specific functions, technical areas, or projects.
* Assist in identifying, assessing, and coordinating mitigation strategies for risks, involving specialists and domain experts as necessary.
* Participate in requirement gathering, scoping, and planning phases of projects, collaborating with stakeholders to define project development models.
* Aid in preparing and maintaining acceptance criteria for projects transitioning to Service Operations.
* Support monitoring project transition and coordinate corrective actions when necessary to ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement.
* Provide backup support for higher-grade staff, if required.
* Perform other duties as may be required.
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
* The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
* Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.
* Practical experience in the implementation of ITIL Service Operations processes, preferably in an Operations Centre environment.
* Experience working in a large corporate environment with matrixed structures.
* Familiarity with analyzing and reviewing business processes, project management, and preparing business documentation.
* Exposure to assessing feasibility of business process changes and recommending new approaches, with the ability to manage execution of business process improvements.
* Good knowledge and experience of Telecommunications/Network/Information Technology solutions and products.
Desirable Experience and Education:
* PRINCE2 Foundation or Agile PM or equivalent
* ITIL V3 or 4 Foundation or equivalent
* ITIL CSI or Six Sigma Green belt or equivalent
* Business Analysis Management or equivalent
* Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
* Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.