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Add BIS Basel and NATO JWC Stavanger application output (resume/CV, cover letter,
session file, critique) plus the Bundeswehr experience file backing the NATO
package; update session status tables in AGENTS.md/CLAUDE.md; record two new
Bash allowlist entries for the job scout venv. tmp/ is scratch working files,
now gitignored.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

JDs/NATO_AI_ENGINEER.txt

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+Job Title: Staff Officer (2030 Digitalisation - Artificial Intelligence Engineer)
+This vacancy notice is for a NATO-2030 agenda project-linked NATO International Civilian (PLN) post.
+This post is limited to a three-year definite duration project. It will be filled as soon as possible. In view
+of the urgency of this project, qualified candidates who hold or have recently held a valid NATO or
+National security clearance will be given priority consideration.
+Please note that the JWC is currently trialling a new organizational structure. Consequently, reporting
+lines, job titles, functional alignments and some duties may differ slightly from those outlined in the
+vacancy notice.
+NATO Body: Joint Warfare Centre (JWC)
+Primary Location: Stavanger, Norway
+Schedule: Full-Time
+Salary (Pay Basis): 93,933 NOK Monthly
+Grade: G15
+Clearance Level: NATO Secret (NS)
+Application Deadline: 9 August 2026
+The Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is seeking a Staff Officer (2030 Digitalisation - Artificial Intelligence
+Engineer) for its civilian workforce within the CIS Services Branch.
+We are building a Data Science Team at NATO’s JWC in spectacular Stavanger, Norway. This team
+will lead the transformation of JWC’s exercises to incorporate the latest emerging defence
+technologies faster than ever before. The JWC’s AI and Automation initiatives will improve the mission
+impact of AI for NATO operations and streamline business processes across the centre.
+In this role, you will contribute as a key member of the JWC Data Science Team to deliver AI to NATO
+exercises, gaining experience in multi-level security, international, and operational environments. You
+will plan, develop, and deliver on a roadmap to bring cutting-edge AI (including latest generation LLMs,
+reasoning models, and agentic systems) to operate on NATO’s strategic, data-centric exercises and
+programs. Your hands-on experience will carry over as your team delivers and iterates with operators
+from across the alliance.
+NATO UNCLASSIFIED
+NATO UNCLASSIFIED
+What the role offers:
+ High impact, portfolio-level work at the intersection of AI, defence, and NATO operations.
+ An English-language environment with colleagues from across the 32-nation alliance
+ An opportunity to live and work in one of Norway’s most beautiful coastal cities, with easy
+access to the fjord and flights across Europe.
+ Tax free salary and privileges.
+If you are ready for a challenging role that will leverage your technical skills and expose you
+to an international cohort working on challenges at the highest strategic level, we encourage
+you to apply.
+Principal Duties
+The incumbent's duties are:
+• Provide subject-matter-expert advice, manage the development, refinement, and delivery of large
+language model (LLM) artificial intelligence tools in support of JWC’s digital transformation effort.
+• Highlight emerging technologies and opportunities for JWC to enhance its employment of its
+digital transformation using machine learning in JWC process improvement.
+• Deploy, optimize and manage large language model-powered applications in a JWC production
+environment
+• Fine-tune existing, pre-trained (LLM) to adapt to future JWC applications.
+• Develop multi-modal solutions to address hybrid search
+• Develop a roadmap for implementing Data initiatives and integrating NATO's digital
+transformation into JWC’s processes and exercise production;
+• Develop and apply validation methodologies to verify the accuracy and reliability of large data-
+centric programmes, such as Geographic Intelligence and others across the JWC to ensure
+cohesive LLM outputs in support of exercise delivery.
+• Recommend, coordinate, and initiate projects aimed at sustainably embedding AI-based solutions
+into JWC business processes.
+• Collaborate with stakeholders, internal teams, and working groups, as needed.
+• Provide expert advice and guidance on automation to the JWC’s leadership team and staff.
+• Remain abreast of industry trends and best practices in artificial intelligence systems, contributing
+to the continual enhancement of analytical processes and tools at JWC NATO.
+Essential Qualifications
+Education/Training
+• University Degree in information technology, economics, statistics, operations research or related
+discipline and 3 years function related experience,
+• or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline
+leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related
+experience.
+Experience
+• At least 3 years’ functional experience of developing, managing, and adapting artificial intelligence
+systems including Large Language
+• Models (LLMs).
+• At least 2 year’s functional experience with Python, SQL and Spark or equivalent.
+• Certification in Microsoft Azure Data Scientist or equivalent.
+NATO UNCLASSIFIED
+NATO UNCLASSIFIED
+Language
+English – Upper Intermediate/Advanced
+Desirable Qualifications
+Professional Experience
+• Problem solving skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify patterns, trends and
+outliers in data as well as being able to solve complex business problems using data-driven
+approaches.
+• Knowledge of and experience in programming, machine learning, data management, big data
+technology, ethical considerations of data and project management.
+Education/Training
+• Master’s Degree or equivalent in artificial intelligence systems, computational science, or related
+discipline.
+• A recognized Project management Qualification (APM, Prince, AgilePM, etc.)
+Personal Attributes/Competencies
+• Considerable maturity and professional judgement is required to make decisions on to ensure
+seamless provision of high-quality support to the JWC.
+• High level of organisational and coordination skills.
+• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills with a visionary view to evolving
+requirements to meet future challenges.
+• Able to cope with stress and possessing good health.
+• Must be able to work as a member of a team in a multi-national environment.
+• An analytical, systematic and pro-active approach is important.
+• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify patterns, trends and outliers in data as well
+as being able to solve complex business problems using data-driven approaches.
+• A capacity for original thought, including the incorporation of emerging
+• concepts.
+• Self-motivated and capable of working under pressure.
+Work Environment
+The work is normally performed in an office environment.
+NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this headquarters as a whole is conducted
+mainly in English.
+Travel on temporary duty may be required for several conferences.
+Irregular working hours may be required, especially during exercises/events
+How to Apply for a Project Linked NATO Civilian Post at JWC:
+JWC, as an equal opportunities employer, values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is
+committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications from
+nationals of all NATO Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.
+Applications are to be submitted, in English, using the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP)
+(https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en). Applications submitted by other means
+will not be accepted.
+NATO UNCLASSIFIED
+NATO UNCLASSIFIED
+NTAP allows for the adding of attachments. Candidates are to attach a copy of the
+qualification(s)/certificate(s) covering the highest level of education and vocational qualifications held
+to support their application.
+Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence
+of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed or re-submit the
+application. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
+Remarks:
+
+Notes for candidates: The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G15/A-2 will be considered
+before any other candidates.
+Notes for NATO Civilian Human Resources Managers: if you have qualified redundant staff at
+grade G15/A-2, who wish to be considered for this post, please advise JWC Civilian HR no later than
+the closing date.
+Final interviews are scheduled to take place during the second half of October 2026.
+Contract:
+This project post is limited to a definite duration of 3 years. There is no guarantee that this post will
+continue beyond that period. Successful applicants will be offered a 3-year definite duration
+employment contract. Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian
+Personnel Regulations.
+Salary:
+Starting basic salary is NOK 93,933.00 per month (tax-free). Additional allowances may apply
+depending on the personal circumstances of the successful candidate. For further details see NATO
+Terms & Conditions.
+
+For any queries, please contact the Joint Warfare Centre Recruitment Team at
+jwc.recruitment@nato.int

JDs/bis_senior_data_analytics_ai.txt

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+Senior Data & Analytics Engineer – Artificial Intelligence
+
+Office location: Basel, Switzerland
+Department: Architecture, Platforms and Intelligence
+Application deadline: 24 Jul 2026
+Contract duration: 3 years
+
+Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is hiring a Senior Data & Analytics Engineer – Artificial Intelligence within the Architecture, Platforms & Intelligence team in Banking Technology.
+
+Application deadline: Please note that the deadline for applications is 24 July 2026 at the end of day.
+
+Please note that this role is offered as a three-year fixed term contract.
+
+This role is based in Basel, Switzerland; however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.
+
+Purpose of the job:
+
+As a Senior Data & Analytics Engineer - AI, you will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s data, analytics, and applied artificial intelligence capabilities forward.
+
+By analysing business requirements and translating them into effective solutions, you will contribute to the design and implementation of cutting-edge applications and services.
+
+By joining the Architecture, Platforms & Intelligence team in Banking Technology, you will:
+
+- Support the organization in the development, maintenance, and usage of data, analytics, and applied artificial intelligence IT applications.
+- Join a collaborative team that supports the Bank’s ability to innovate and adapt in an evolving digital landscape.
+- Benefit from working in a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working options with a blend of onsite work from our central office location in Basel and home office.
+
+Principal Accountabilities:
+
+- Collect and analyses business requirements, design and develop new applications or new features for existing applications, and provide production support for deployed applications.
+- Design and implement testing and evaluation methodologies for AI applications, focusing on Large Language Model applications.
+- Conduct data exploration and pre-processing to prepare large unstructured datasets for analysis, modelling, and use within AI applications.
+- Stay updated with the latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices, and explore new tools and techniques to improve project outcomes.
+- Develop APIs and interfaces for integrating AI models into existing systems and platforms.
+- Monitor, maintain, and update models as needed to ensure they continue to meet business needs.
+- Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders to support operational activities. Assist junior staff by providing task-specific advice and support. Participate in external events under the direction of senior staff to represent the BIS.
+- Collaborate with financial and business teams to understand the organization's financial structure and requirements.
+- Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
+
+Qualifications, skills and experience:
+
+- A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline) or hands-on experience within this related field.
+- A proven track record of designing, building, and optimizing cutting-edge AI solutions.
+- Hands-on experience with data pipelines, analytical models, and data engineering tools and solutions, especially in the context of preparing data for AI use cases.
+- Experienced with programming languages (Python).
+- Exposure to financial / banking environment, including treasury, asset management, or related applications – would be nice to have.
+- Experience with mentoring more junior colleagues – would be nice to have.
+
+Please note that the BIS's corporate language is English, which is used for all internal and external communication.
+
+Who we are:
+
+Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience.
+
+What the BIS offers:
+
+We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment that will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.