ABOUT US

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders (engineers, project managers, supply chain) to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Ensure robust data governance, including ownership, quality rules, risk profiling, and definition management.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and anomalies, then generate compelling reports and visualizations.
• Support and train end-users on reporting tools and best practices.

• Proactively identify opportunities for data analysis to boost operational efficiency and streamline processes.Stay current with data analysis tools and methodologies, continuously improving our insights.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience providing business-critical insights through data analysis.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Power BI or SSAS data analysis tools.
• Direct experience with on-premises data environments (SSIS/SSAS) is highly valued.
• Experience in data management within a large international company. Experience working in the maritime, defense, or manufacturing industry is considered a plus.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

THE ROLE

As a Data Analyst at Damen Naval, you’ll hold a key position in empowering departments and management to make informed, data-driven decisions. Joining our Data Management team within IT, you’ll act as a crucial liaison between the business and data management, overseeing the complete data lifecycle from secure gathering to effective leveraging. Your insights will shape the design of next-generation ships, boost internal efficiency, and extend winning deals. Due to the highly sensitive nature of naval shipbuilding, all our data is managed on-premises using SSIS/SSAS and Power BI report server, ensuring a robust and secure environment.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders (engineers, project managers, supply chain) to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Ensure robust data governance, including ownership, quality rules, risk profiling, and definition management.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and anomalies, then generate compelling reports and visualizations.
• Support and train end-users on reporting tools and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for data analysis to boost operational efficiency and streamline processes.Stay current with data analysis tools and methodologies, continuously improving our insights