Information Manager Satellite Communication

Job Features

LocationUtrechtContract durationTemporary appointment with a view to permanent.Hours per week - 38Monthly salary€5,184.00 - €7,114.00Salary levelCivil servant scale IBBAD 11 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 11LevelHBO BachelorFieldICTVacancy number82064Employment Type​Temporary appointment with a view to permanent employment​Job groupCivilian

What you will do

As Information Manager Satellite Communication, you will identify the information and ICT (IV/ICT) needs together with policymakers, operational commanders, and IT specialists and translate these into executable projects and assignments.

Working for the Ministry of Defence, but not as a military member?

If you choose a job at Defence, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a safe Netherlands. In addition to 44,500 professional soldiers and 8,500 reservists, around 26,500 civilians also work at Defence. You will work at the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT). COMMIT is committed to supporting colleagues at home and abroad as effectively as possible: with the best materiel, the best supplies, and the best ICT. This enables them to continue carrying out their tasks as effectively and efficiently as possible.

As Information Manager Satellite Communication, you are the connecting link between the organization's needs and IT's possibilities. Together with policymakers, operational commanders, and IT specialists, you will map out the needs in the field of information provision and ICT (IV/ICT). You will translate these into concrete projects and assignments that contribute to Defence's objectives.

You look ahead and create coherence between needs, priorities, and technological developments. You will translate these into a clear, future-oriented roadmap for Air, Space & Training IT Services, with a specific focus on satellite communication.

You will take the lead in developing and communicating this roadmap and ensure that users, managers, and IT specialists work from the same direction. In doing so, you will weigh the operational needs against the technical possibilities and ensure a good balance between ambition, feasibility, and results.

This is how you will direct the further development of IT services for satellite communication and contribute to information provision that meets the needs of Defence.

What we ask

Requirements:

• You have demonstrably HBO/WO (higher professional/university) work and thinking level. An assessment may be part of the selection procedure;
• You have at least 1 to 2 years of demonstrable experience in information management and knowledge of satellite communication;
• You master the Dutch and English languages perfectly, both orally and in writing;
• You possess strong social, communicative, and advisory skills. You connect business and IT at a tactical and strategic level, clearly visualize complex issues, create structure, and achieve change;
• You can effectively lead and manage meetings with satellite communication specialists, users, and policymakers;
• You can shape client management for satellite communication projects and work within an architectural framework, and substantiate and communicate policy advice;
• You have extensive experience in drafting project initiation documents and know how to carefully weigh function, security, and risks against each other.

Preferences:

• You have a degree in, for example, Business IT & Management, Business IT & Architecture, (Technical or Business) Informatics, Business Administration, or Public Administration;
• You preferably have experience in a role as Business Architect, Business Analyst, or Business Information Manager.

What you get

Salary levelCivil servant scale IBBAD 11 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 11Salary descriptionThe mentioned salary is based on a full working week of 38 hours. Your placement will be based on your work experience and educational background.Monthly salary€5,184.00 - €7,114.00Employment TypeTemporary appointment with a view to permanent employment​Contract durationTemporary appointment with a view to permanent.Maximum number of hours per week38

What else we offer

• Defence strongly values personal growth and offers good study facilities, ensuring you never stand still. You will have ample opportunity to develop yourself and advance your career.
• At Defence, you build up 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for fiscal purposes.
• In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you will receive a monthly contribution for commuting expenses, or you can opt for a public transport subscription with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.

Details

• This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.
• A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.
• A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country within the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

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More about the job group

Organization name

Ministry of Defence

Organization description

Defence is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

At the Ministry of Defence, approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security. The Ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).

Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shares similarities with a large company. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/commit

Department name

Materiel and IT Command

Department description

Location: Kromhout barracks in Utrecht
The JIVC and the Air Space & Training IT department

The activities are carried out within the Air Space & Training IT department of the Joint Information Provision Command (JIVC), which is part of the Materiel & Information Technology Command (COMMIT). JIVC is the provider of IT products and services for Defence, for both operational, administrative, and support processes, thus making a substantial contribution to the Defence value chain.

The Air Space & Training IT department is the Defence provider of complete systems, applications, trainers, and simulators for the Air Force and other Defence components where Air, Space, or Training IT is concerned. Based on knowledge of operational user and maintenance processes, the department contributes to translating requirements and wishes into concrete specifications, either for its own software development project or for an externally tendered development assignment. The department also performs system management for all systems, trainers, and simulators to be maintained. Furthermore, the department provides (including on-site) support for the systems delivered by the department and provides technical assistance during the implementation and replacement of these systems.

Vision
The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and IT. Our COMMITment is great to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, of the operational units, and of international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics.

We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capabilities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To provide the armed forces with materiel and IT more quickly, we focus on process and social innovation in addition to technological innovation in project management, procurement and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support.

Carrying out innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government organizations and societal institutions. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).

Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.

Extra
COMMIT is for everyone and by everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best carry out our task of bridging the gap between willingness and ability when our personnel reflect society. We therefore cordially invite you to apply for this position!

Department URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/COMMIT

Contact persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Frank Gaiser, Coordinator Information Manager Section Plan & BITA
[email protected]

For more information about the application procedure:

Manon Strijland, Recruitment Advisor HR
[email protected]

Location: Utrecht Level: HBO Bachelor38 hours per week €5,200 ~ €7,100 salary ICT Information Manager Satellite Communication