Policy Officer (Data Analysis and Capabilities)

You will work in the Data Knowledge and Analysis team and assume a leading role in the design and implementation of technical developments to support data-driven analysis and responses to counter FIMI, contributing to the enhancement of the team’s analytical capabilities and the optimisation of research and development resources.

• Support the design, implementation, communication and capacity-building of data-driven solutions to enhance the speed of detection, analysis production, information sharing and response activation in relation to FIMI threats.
• Optimise and oversee analysis production and the activation of response workflows and protocols.
• Lead the implementation of AI-based solutions to support a range of team tasks.
• Manage the Situational Awareness Hub toolkit for FIMI detection and analysis, including tools for data analytics, FIMI threats investigations and information sharing.
• Support the Division in the implementation of a more data-driven approach in terms of its efforts to counter FIMI, including the creation of data-driven analytical resources, visualisations and technical responses.
• Oversee projects with external contractors and partners.

What they ask

• Have successfully passed a valid selection process for contract staff (Function group IV) or be registered.
• Have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Have the capacity to work in the languages necessary for CFSP and external relations (English and with preference French).
• Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.
• Be fluent in English (both orally and in writing).
• Have in-depth knowledge of the methodology for identifying and analysing FIMI.
• Have knowledge and understanding of analytical frameworks and models to analyse and counter information influence operations and hybrid threats, including data-sharing standards, such as STIX.
• Have proven experience in assessing information environment, cyber and hybrid threats and FIMI threats, to characterise threat actors’ capabilities and TTPs.
• Have skills in designing and managing the implementation of innovative technical projects.
• Have ability to develop technical responses to FIMI threats, including operational countermeasures and disruption activities.
• Have knowledge of the latest tools, analytical methodologies, and AI-based solutions for detecting, analysing, investigating, and reporting FIMI.
• Have knowledge and understanding of latest research on FIMI and disinformation threats.
• Be a hands-on professional with good communication skills, able to quickly grasp complex issues, identify problems, and provide flexible, accurate solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Have a solid understanding of the EU’s strategic objectives in its external action, and demonstrate political awareness, ensuring that technical work translates into actionable, understandable, policy-relevant outputs rather than purely academic analysis.
• Have a good knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making processes, the EU’s external action and relevant policies, as well as the counter-FIMI community.
• Experience of working in a team in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment is an asset.
• Relevant experience in crisis management and collective planning processes is an an asset.

• The required security clearance level for this post is SECRET UE/EU SECRET.
• Applications should include a CV (Europass format), a cover letter, and a declaration of potential conflict of interest.