Commercial Operations Officer
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
DIANA, the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, is a NATO body established to accelerate innovation for defense and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. It aims to provide decisive effects for the Alliance while fostering deep-tech innovation. DIANA operates with a Board of Directors representing all 32 NATO nations and an operational team known as the DIANA Executive (DX). The organization has offices in Europe and North America and leverages a network of military end users, accelerator sites, test centers, and experts to support innovative technologies. DIANA promotes a dynamic and inclusive workplace focused on innovative thinking and performance excellence.
Job Overview:
The Commercial Operations Officer plays a crucial role at the intersection of strategy, market intelligence, and data analytics. This position is responsible for assessing growth opportunities for DIANA innovators, identifying emerging technology trends, and understanding demand signals within the defense sector. The officer will generate insights that directly influence DIANA's support for growth and market opportunities. The role involves conducting market research, integrating data sources, and preparing strategic presentations for senior leadership, all aimed at enhancing DIANA's operational effectiveness and supporting its innovators.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the Commercial Operations Officer include providing insights on emerging technology markets, integrating various data sources to identify trends and competitive opportunities, conducting market research to understand defense customer demand, and mapping commercial solutions to address Allied defense challenges. The officer will also identify opportunities to enhance data quality and collection methods, prepare executive briefings and market assessments, and perform any other related duties as required by the Chief Adoption Officer or their delegate.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in business, marketing, economics, or a related field, along with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with at least six years of progressive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Essential qualifications include a minimum of two years in market research, business intelligence, or data analytics, experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau, and the ability to translate market research into actionable recommendations. Proficiency in NATO's official languages is also required, with Level V in one language and Level I in the other.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field is essential for this position. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable and would be considered an advantage, particularly for candidates looking to stand out in the selection process.
Experience:
The position requires at least two years of relevant professional experience in market research, business intelligence, or data analytics. Candidates with extensive experience in these areas, particularly those who have worked with emerging technologies or start-ups, will be favored. Experience in translating complex datasets into clear insights for decision-making is also crucial.
Languages:
Proficiency in NATO's official languages is mandatory, with candidates expected to have Level V (Advanced) proficiency in one language and Level I (Beginner) in the other. Most internal communications at DIANA are conducted in English, making it essential for candidates to be fluent in English.
Additional Notes:
The successful candidate will receive a definite duration contract of three years, with the possibility of extension. The position offers a tax-free salary, allowances for expatriate staff, excellent health insurance, a NATO pension scheme, and generous annual leave. The role is based in Halifax, and candidates are expected to be residents of the host nation during their contract. DIANA promotes a flexible teleworking policy, allowing for a combination of office and remote work, subject to managerial approval. Applications are only accepted from nationals of NATO member countries, and candidates must follow the specified application process.
DIANA, the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, is a NATO body established to accelerate innovation for defense and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. It aims to provide decisive effects for the Alliance while fostering deep-tech innovation. DIANA operates with a Board of Directors representing all 32 NATO nations and an operational team known as the DIANA Executive (DX). The organization has offices in Europe and North America and leverages a network of military end users, accelerator sites, test centers, and experts to support innovative technologies. DIANA promotes a dynamic and inclusive workplace focused on innovative thinking and performance excellence.
Job Overview:
The Commercial Operations Officer plays a crucial role at the intersection of strategy, market intelligence, and data analytics. This position is responsible for assessing growth opportunities for DIANA innovators, identifying emerging technology trends, and understanding demand signals within the defense sector. The officer will generate insights that directly influence DIANA's support for growth and market opportunities. The role involves conducting market research, integrating data sources, and preparing strategic presentations for senior leadership, all aimed at enhancing DIANA's operational effectiveness and supporting its innovators.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the Commercial Operations Officer include providing insights on emerging technology markets, integrating various data sources to identify trends and competitive opportunities, conducting market research to understand defense customer demand, and mapping commercial solutions to address Allied defense challenges. The officer will also identify opportunities to enhance data quality and collection methods, prepare executive briefings and market assessments, and perform any other related duties as required by the Chief Adoption Officer or their delegate.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in business, marketing, economics, or a related field, along with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with at least six years of progressive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Essential qualifications include a minimum of two years in market research, business intelligence, or data analytics, experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau, and the ability to translate market research into actionable recommendations. Proficiency in NATO's official languages is also required, with Level V in one language and Level I in the other.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field is essential for this position. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable and would be considered an advantage, particularly for candidates looking to stand out in the selection process.
Experience:
The position requires at least two years of relevant professional experience in market research, business intelligence, or data analytics. Candidates with extensive experience in these areas, particularly those who have worked with emerging technologies or start-ups, will be favored. Experience in translating complex datasets into clear insights for decision-making is also crucial.
Languages:
Proficiency in NATO's official languages is mandatory, with candidates expected to have Level V (Advanced) proficiency in one language and Level I (Beginner) in the other. Most internal communications at DIANA are conducted in English, making it essential for candidates to be fluent in English.
Additional Notes:
The successful candidate will receive a definite duration contract of three years, with the possibility of extension. The position offers a tax-free salary, allowances for expatriate staff, excellent health insurance, a NATO pension scheme, and generous annual leave. The role is based in Halifax, and candidates are expected to be residents of the host nation during their contract. DIANA promotes a flexible teleworking policy, allowing for a combination of office and remote work, subject to managerial approval. Applications are only accepted from nationals of NATO member countries, and candidates must follow the specified application process.
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