Data Scientist / Analyst/-in II — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)

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To the point

You work independently in an analysis team on specified subject areas. You help derive intelligence-relevant findings from communication data in a dynamic environment in support of Switzerland’s security policy. You work conscientiously, enjoy familiarizing yourself with new technologies, and maintain an overview even in hectic times. The employment is fixed-term from January 1 to June 30, 2027.

• Start date: January 1, 2027
• Type of employment: fixed-term
• Reference no.: JRQ$540-20401
• Work location: Eichacher, 3086 Wald

What you can contribute

• Assess communication data for relevance in accordance with security policy objectives and analyze its content

• Enrich analysis results with information from publicly accessible sources

• Compile findings into written reports

• Independently handle assigned dossiers and proactively develop them further

• Actively help shape the optimization of existing processes, methods and analytical techniques, as well as the development of new ones

What makes you unique

• University degree or equivalent higher education

• Strong analytical thinking and above-average editorial skills

• Particular interest in security policy issues and armed forces in East Asia

• Strong understanding of technical interrelationships and expertise in cyber, telecommunications, computer science and/or Data Science

• Good active command of a second official language and very good English skills; knowledge of Mandarin (B2–C1) is an advantage

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.

• Diversity in practice Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and contribute different perspectives.

• Health in the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Your commitment to security and freedom The Cyber Command (Kdo Cy) stands for expertise in the fields of cyber and digitalisation. We combine our enthusiasm for our mission with expertise, innovation, state-of-the-art technologies and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust and resilient IT services for the Swiss Armed Forces and our partners in the Swiss security network. This enables Kdo Cy to give the Swiss Armed Forces the necessary advantage in knowledge and decision-making – for a secure Switzerland.

The Swiss Armed Forces employ over 9'000 people in four military and around 200 civilian professions – and do so at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The next generation is also taken care of: The Swiss Armed Forces train apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

A position with the Swiss Armed Forces makes sense and comes with many benefits. Find out for yourself at armee.ch/vorteile. Offers from recruitment agencies will not be considered. For further information, please get in touch using the following contact details: Tel. 058 467 83 55 or [email protected]

Women as well as people from the Italian-speaking community are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. Their applications are therefore especially welcome.