Job descriptionThe Business Analyst (BA) shall provide end-to-end business analysis, portfolio management support, budgeting assistance, forecasting, and reporting services to enable data-driven decision-making within the Directorate of CIS Support Units (DCSU).The role is delivery-based and outcome-oriented, requiring the production of structured analytical outputs, dashboards, reports, and governance documentation.Portfolio Management DutiesThe Contractor shall:Maintain and operate a centralized portfolio register of all active initiatives, including financial, schedule, risk, and dependency data.Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and monthly reconciliation with financial systems.Develop and maintain an executive portfolio dashboard providing KPIs such as:Budget utilizationSchedule varianceRisk exposurePrioritization indicatorsPrepare portfolio governance review packs for senior leadership, including:Portfolio status summariesRisk and dependency analysisFinancial position and forecastsPrioritization recommendationsSupport portfolio governance boards through structured reporting inputs.Annual Budgeting DutiesThe Contractor shall:Develop and maintain budget planning frameworks, templates, and timelines aligned with financial governance requirements.Support consolidation of annual departmental budgets, ensuring:Full submission complianceConsistency with strategic objectivesVariance reconciliation and assumption documentationProduce budget analysis reports, including:Multi-year trend analysis (minimum 3 years)Cost driver analysisScenario modelling (best / base / worst case)Strategic recommendationsForecasting & Financial Reporting DutiesMaintain a rolling forecast model, updated monthly, integrating actuals and assumptions.Perform monthly variance analysis, including:Identification of deviations (cost, scope, timing, volume)Root cause analysisCorrective action recommendationsEnsure production of audit-ready financial documentation, including:MethodologiesBusiness rulesChange logsAssumption trackingReporting, Analysis & Business Intelligence DutiesGather, document, and validate business requirements for reporting and analysis.Translate business needs into dashboards, reports, and analytical outputs.Develop and maintain performance reporting tools, including visualization dashboards.Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and improve data visibility and usability.Perform data validation and reconciliation across multiple systems.Support continuous improvement of reporting structures and analytical processes.Stakeholder Engagement & Governance DutiesConduct and support stakeholder workshops to capture and refine requirements.Maintain requirements traceability matrices.Document workshop outputs, decisions, and action logs.Support implementation of a data governance framework, including:Data ownership and stewardship modelData quality standards and validation rulesEnsure compliance with defined data quality thresholdsDELIVERABLE RESPONSIBILITIESPortfolio Register & DashboardsPortfolio Governance ReportsBudget Planning FrameworksConsolidated Budget SubmissionsBudget Analysis ReportsRolling Forecast ModelsVariance Analysis ReportsAudit-Ready Documentation RepositoriesRequirements Documentation & Traceability MatricesData Governance FrameworksAll deliverables shall be accurate, version-controlled, and audit-compliant.CertificationsMandatory:Project Management certification (PRINCE2 or PMP or equivalent)Technical SkillsThe Contractor shall demonstrate proficiency in:Project Portfolio Management tools (e.G., ServiceNow, EBA)Financial systems (e.G., SAP, Oracle)Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)Collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Skype, Polycom)Advanced Excel and reporting tools (Excel, Smartsheet, or equivalent)Level : SeniorDelivery mode: Onsite (Mons, Belgium)only NATO Countries Citizens can apply and holding already a valid NATO Security Clearance