• Function title: Network Strategy Plan and Network Operational Concepts Coordinator
• Reference: NOC-NM-2023-AD/710
• Location: Brussels
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 2
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: NMD/ACD/STR – Network Strategy service
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 09/11/2023
• Competition closing date: 07/12/2023 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, the “Network Strategy” Unit develops, maintains and monitors the Network Strategy Plan (NSP). The service coordinates inputs into the ATM Master Plan, SESAR developments and Deployment Programme and ensures the necessary coordination with stakeholders. It defines also the portfolio of activities and Work Programme including strategic development projects.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Contribute to the maintenance, review and monitoring of the Network Strategy Plan (NSP).
• Coordinate the development, maintenance and review of the Network Operational Concept (CONOPS).
• Contribute to development and alignment of other CONOPS with the strategic documents listed above.
• Contribute to the development and analysis of the network roadmaps and their alignment with strategic orientations, identify gaps and propose remedial actions.
• Define and break down the network conceptual elements (business, operational, technical) in the network roadmaps.
• Coordinate the alignment of the network concepts with various activities and projects (e.g. SESAR R&D/ICAO, validation activities, deployment activities, ATM Master Plan, etc; identify divergences and act on remedial actions.
• Coordinate the support to operational stakeholders to develop, maintain and implement the network and local ATM concepts and follow-up on actions (e.g. definition of OPS requirements), including the development of special agreements and expert input to agreement work packages.
• Contribute to the identification of NSP’s long-term high level performance benefits/costs considerations supported by benchmarking studies.
• Contribute to iNM (integrated Network Manager system) developments and future evolutions and coordinate the alignment of iNM business requirements with the overall network concept.
• Support all related EUROCONTROL Network Manager cooperative working arrangements.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Relevant university studies (e.g. ATM/ATC field, Engineering, etc) of 4 years or 3 years with 1 year of relevant experience or professional training of an equivalent level.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Possession of valid/expired ATCO/ATSEP license would be considered as an asset.
• Experience in activities related to the development of Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts, operational requirements or ATM strategy development.
• Understanding of network concepts, aviation needs and operational changes impacting the network’s performance.
• Knowledge of the NSP, High Level Network CONOPS, ICAO ASBUs and the ATM Master Plan.
• Knowledge of the ATM R&I and validation activities and their impact on deployment.
• Knowledge of Trajectory Based Operation (TBO) concepts.
• Understanding of financial aspects of system deployment and main stakeholder business drivers. Experience or knowledge of CBA, ideally performed in the aviation field, would be an asset.
• Project management skills
• Technical drafting skills in English.
• Influencing: You tailor your style and approach to influence others.
• Strategic focus: You know how to align action with strategy.
• Networking: You know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Planning & Organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1. The selected candidate will be required to become basic A1/A2 users before the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.