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# Data Lead -  Data Governance at Spektrum

- **Company:** Spektrum
- **Location:** Braine L’alleud, Belgium
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://spektrum-group.com/jobs?gh_jid=4976252101

## Job description

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

## Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

- Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
- Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
- Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
- Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
- Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

## Role ID – C005375

## Role Duties and Responsibilities

- Weekly Data Governance Board (DGB):
- Running the weekly DGB as Data Lead and Chair-Person in full coordination with the ACPV contractor.
- DGB meetings are planned, chaired and completed in coordination with the ACPV main contractor.
- Agenda, participants and supporting material are confirmed before each meeting.
- Meetings result in clear decisions, actions and assigned responsibilities.
- Preparation of DGB Submission Packages:
- Prepare on weekly basis mature and complete DGB submission package for the DGB agenda and confirm completeness and readiness of submitted package via the ACPCV DGB secretariat.
- Submission packages are to be complete, accurate and sufficiently mature for DGB consideration.
- Required documentation, recommendations and supporting evidence are included.
- Documentation of DGB Proceedings:
- Document on weekly basis DGB decisions, action items and proceedings that are properly captured.
- Decisions, action items, owners and deadlines are accurately recorded.
- Meeting minutes are reviewed and distributed to relevant stakeholders.
- Records are stored in the approved repository and remain traceable.
- Data Governance KPI and Quality Reporting:
- Track and report on weekly basis the data governance KPIs and the quality indicators with aim to address data governance performance gaps and support continuous improvement.
- Data governance KPIs and quality indicators are measured and reported weekly.
- Performance gaps, trends and root causes are identified.
- Corrective or improvement actions are proposed and tracked.
- Monitoring and Reporting of Mandatory Data Governance Artefacts:
- Report on weekly basis that the data governance mandatory artefacts are collected as per the DGB Terms of References (TOR) and the associate Data Source on-boarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Mandatory artefacts are collected and reviewed against the DGB TOR and Data Source On-Boarding SOP.
- Missing, incomplete or outdated artefacts are identified and  reported.
- Artefacts are stored in the designated repository and are  traceable.
- Supervising Data Source On-Boarding Working Group:
- Supervise the work of the Data Source On-Boarding Working Group (DOWG) in its mission to prepare decision and recommendation packages for the DGB when convened on weekly basis.
- DOWG activities are planned, coordinated and aligned with DGB priorities.
- Decision and recommendation packages are accurate, complete and ready for DGB review.
- Risks, issues and delays are escalated in a timely manner.
- ACPV Data Business-Value Reporting:
- Report monthly that the knowledge generated out of the ACPV data is delivering the intended business value.
- The knowledge, insights and outputs generated from ACPV data are assessed against defined business objectives.
- Business benefits, use cases and value gaps are documented.
- Recommendations are provided to improve data utilisation and business outcomes.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Essential:

- Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, information management, or business intelligence.
- Experience chairing governance boards, working groups, or formal decision making meetings.
- Experience reviewing governance submissions and assessing their completeness, maturity, and decision readiness.
- Experience documenting decisions, actions, risks, and meeting proceedings.
- Experience defining, tracking, and reporting data-governance KPIs and data quality indicators.
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data ownership, stewardship, metadata, and data-source onboarding.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams.
- Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

- Certification in data management, data governance, project management, ITIL, or business analysis.
- Experience with data catalogues, BI tools, data-quality platforms, or document-management systems.
- Experience in an international, governmental, defence, security, or regulated environment.
- Knowledge of data-management framework.
- Experience in configuration management, validation, cybersecurity, or technical data environments.
- Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
- Knowledge of NATO organization, internal structure and resultant relationships.
- Personal Attributes.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate, complete, and traceable records.
- Proactive and results-focused.
- Diplomatic but able to challenge stakeholders when necessary.
- Organised and capable of working under time pressure.
- Collaborative and comfortable working across organisational boundaries.
- Committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
- Strong leadership and meeting-facilitation skills.
- Ability to chair meetings objectively, maintain focus, manage disagreements, and drive decisions.
- Ability to supervise working groups and coordinate activities across multiple teams.
- Ability to assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure timely closure of actions.

Language Proficiency:

Full proficiency in English and ability to interact both at the technical level and business level in English, excellent meeting management skills and reporting skills are essential.

Working Location

- Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium

Working Policy

- On-site 100%

Travel

- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

- Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

## About Spektrum

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Spektrum Group is a specialist consultancy that enables clients to navigate the complex defence, humanitarian, and government markets by connecting them with a fast-growing global network of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (stage not disclosed; no public funding rounds identified)
- **Headquarters**: Multiple offices; global presence with registered addresses in Spain (Barcelona, ES: +34 932 712 919), the United Kingdom (Leeds, UK: +44 113 868 3500), Belgium (Mons), the Netherlands (The Hague), the United States (Norfolk, VA), and Norway (Stavanger). No single global HQ is explicitly designated.
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Industry/Industries**: Aerospace & Defence, Humanitarian Aid, Government Services, Consulting & Advisory
- **Target Customers**: International institutional organisations (e.g., UN, NATO), English-speaking national governments, and ministries of defence (apex purchasers), as well as the broader defence ecosystem (from small specialists to global enterprises)
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Thinking differently to make a difference” – Spektrum aims to solve today’s aerospace and defence market problems, acting as a force for good with a sincere intent to positively impact its clients and their teams.

## Products & Services
- **Consulting**: Strategic advisory, market navigation, and subject matter expertise for clients aiming to achieve aerospace and defence objectives.
- **Logistics and Supply**: Supply chain support and logistics management tailored to complex defence and humanitarian environments.
- **Communication**: Strategic communication services, including social media scripting and event promotion (as evidenced by job postings for Social Media Scripter).
- **Events**: Planning and execution of events for defence, humanitarian, and government stakeholders.

*Additional note:* Spektrum Labs (a related entity) is described as “building the backbone of the cyber resilience ecosystem, unifying cybersecurity, compliance, and insurance into one seamless platform powered by AI, cryptography, and automation,” but Spektrum Labs appears to be a separate brand under the Spektrum umbrella.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Unspecified revenue; total funding not disclosed. However, rapid hiring (112+ open roles listed on Built In) suggests strong growth and demand.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The company states it is a “Member Of” unspecified organisations, a “Registered supplier to” key entities, and holds certifications (logos visible on website but not named in the provided results).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Fast-growing global network of partners and suppliers
  - 112+ job openings across multiple countries and disciplines (engineering, IT, talent acquisition, contract management, assurance, etc.)
  - Offices in at least six countries (Spain, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Norway)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Niche Expertise**: Focus exclusively on the challenging and complex defence, humanitarian, and government sectors, an area many traditional consultancies avoid.
- **Global Network**: Extensive ecosystem of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers that can be rapidly deployed to solve client problems.
- **Apex Payer Focus**: Directly targets the highest-level purchasers within institutional organisations and ministries of defence.

## Strategic Focus
- Priority is to help clients navigate the increasingly complex landscape of international defence and government procurement.
- Emphasis on building a “resilient and effective” supplier ecosystem through diversity and capability.
- Continuous improvement of internal processes and client support, with a culture of questioning everything to drive growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Values include transparency, effective communication, enthusiasm and fun, and setting ambitious yet realistic goals. Employees celebrate successes together and maintain a friendly, relaxed environment.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace is available, with some roles offering a combination of remote and on-site work, while others (e.g., in The Hague, Brussels, Norfolk) are labeled “In-Office” on Built In. Policy likely depends on role and location.
- **Notable Perks / Engineering Culture**: Not explicitly described, but career growth is supported by a wide range of senior and junior roles. The company places “great emphasis on supporting and collaborating with our team and clients.” Spektrum Labs’ focus on AI, cryptography, and automation indicates a forward-leaning engineering culture in the cybersecurity arm.

## Sources
1. [Spektrum Group – Official Website](https://spektrum-group.com/)
2. [Spektrum Group – About Us](https://spektrum-group.com/about-us)
3. [Spektrum Group – What We Do](https://spektrum-group.com/what-we-do)
4. [Spektrum Group – Jobs Page](https://spektrum-group.com/jobs)
5. [Built In – Spektrum Group Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/spektrum-group)
6. [Spektrum Group – Greenhouse Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spektrum)

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