Additional Data Services Coordination Engineer

DUTIES:

• Coordinate the operations between EUMETSAT and NOAA, acting as the Deputy Chair for the joint Operations Working Group;
• Coordinate the end-to-end operations of third-party data services, ensuring alignment with the operational services requirements;
• Act as the Coordinator of the Additional Data Service (ADS) Coordination Group;
• Act as the Technical Officer for Commercial Third-Party Data Services;
• Analyse operations and propose improvements to the systems and processes used by the ADS Team, ensuring they satisfy the existing and new user requirements;
• Define and coordinate the ADS-related operational interfaces with the external partners and service providers;
• Support planning, co-ordination and reporting of day-to-day ADS operations;
• Plan and organise upgrades, maintenance and evolutions of ADS systems;
• Coordinate ADS anomaly investigations and their resolutions;
• Prepare and maintain operational documents for the Additional Data Services.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in coordinating operational data services, systems and activities;
• Proven experience interfacing with stakeholders, internal and external partners and industry;
• Demonstrated experience in analysis and problem solving in a technical context;
• Strengths in understanding complex problems and presenting solutions;
• Ability in planning, organising and co-ordination of activities;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in a team and in an international environment;
• Demonstrated proactive approach and willingness to accept responsibility;
• The following are advantageous:
  • Experience in contract management in the area of data services;
  • Experience working in a space related area.