Data Scientist / Data Steward (m/f/d) (Ref. G26000401)

About the role

This permanent, full-time data role sits at the centre of Luxembourg's public-sector data work. The data scientist and data steward helps administrations identify, describe and make better use of the data they hold, so that public services, research and innovation can benefit from reliable, well-documented information. Work includes supporting data producers in describing their datasets, improving data quality and interoperability, and promoting the national data catalogue and related platforms. The post also involves advising administrations on data governance, metadata standards and responsible data sharing, and contributing to projects that open up and reuse public data. The successful candidate will combine hands-on data skills with clear communication, an understanding of public-sector processes and a practical approach to turning data into useful, trustworthy services. It is a civil servant post in group A1, based in Luxembourg City, and open to Luxembourg nationals with at least three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

- Support administrations in describing, publishing and reusing their data - Improve data quality, metadata and interoperability - Contribute to the national data catalogue and related platforms - Advise on data governance and responsible data sharing - Help administrations identify data with high reuse value - Support projects that valorise public-sector data - Liaise with data producers, users and other public bodies

Requirements

Applicants must hold Luxembourg nationality and hold a master's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information science or a related field, or an equivalent recognised qualification, with a diploma at least at level 7 of the Luxembourg qualifications framework. At least three years of relevant professional experience is required. Candidates must meet the general requirements for knowledge of the three administrative languages. Strong data analysis, metadata and communication skills, rigour and the ability to work with varied stakeholders are essential.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with data catalogues, open data, DCAT or FAIR principles; and familiarity with public-sector data governance.

Skills