Computer scientist (m/f/d)

EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

Reconnaissance and Impact Command (KdoAufklWirk) in Daun

Job description

• You will head the Sensor Planning department as part of the Sensor Department and carry out fundamental tasks for the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) department.
• You coordinate and monitor the ongoing documentation of the sensor planning process steps in the OSINT databases.
• You are responsible for developing the search strategy for the reconnaissance requests received with defined information needs of the Military Intelligence Service (MilNW) and coordinating this with other areas of the OSINT department.
• As part of the security and risk assessment, they define specifications and develop recommendations for security and risk management measures for conducting reconnaissance activities. They monitor the implementation of and compliance with specified and recommended security and risk management measures, as well as the correct application of OSINT procedural principles, compliance with data protection regulations, and other legal and other requirements for the Military Intelligence Service.
• You will evaluate OSINT techniques and procedures of the armed forces, assess their performance from an IT perspective and identify improvements, which you will then provide to the responsible authorities in the form of specific feedback.
• You are the central contact person for the OSINT department for all questions regarding the operation and further development of OSINT IT support.
• You will identify, plan, and initiate training needs for the Sensor Division's staff in close coordination with the division and department management. If necessary, you will independently conduct training measures for OSINT Division staff.
• They participate in specialist conferences and working meetings at national and international levels.
• Willingness to travel regularly at home and abroad and, if necessary, to give lectures is required.
• Participation in regular and ongoing training and continuing education is required.

WHAT MATTERS TO YOU

• You will be employed on a permanent, full-time basis.
• You can expect an attractive salary.
• A classification is made up to pay group 14 of the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD).
• You will receive a non-tariff skilled worker allowance of up to 1,000 euros gross.
• You will work full-time or part-time. The duties will be performed on-site at the office.

Qualification requirements

WHAT MATTERS TO US

• You have successfully completed a master's or university diploma in computer science, information technology or comparable.
• You have foreign language skills in English with a proficiency level of at least C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Through your entire conduct you declare your commitment to the free democratic basic order as defined by the Basic Law.
• You agree to participate in an enhanced security screening.
• Successful completion of the Ü2 level security clearance is mandatory to fill the advertised position.

DESIRED

• You have experience in process and project planning, the analysis of mass data using modern, IT-supported working methods and databases, and have advanced basic knowledge in the field of data science, proven by at least one professional activity.
• You have experience in the working methods and procedures in the field of military intelligence (MilNW), proven by at least one professional activity.

Additional information

Remarks

• The stated planned start date or the stated "start date" is a date that may change depending on the progress of the tendering process.
• The classification is carried out in accordance with Section 12 of the TVöD (German public service pay scale) with regard to the activities actually to be carried out on a non-temporary basis and the fulfilment of personal and collectively agreed requirements.
• The Bundeswehr promotes professional equality between women and men and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women.
• In accordance with the Social Code IX and the Disability Equality Act, we expressly welcome applications from severely disabled people; applicants will be considered individually to determine whether they meet the requirements of the job advertisement.
• The Bundeswehr supports the goals of the National Integration Plan and welcomes applications from people with a migration background.

Contact point

APPLICATION & CONTACT

Register on our application portal at  https://bewerbung.bundeswehr-karriere.de  and click the "Start your career" button in the bottom right corner. Please upload your application documents as a printed PDF to your applicant profile by September 18, 2025, at the latest.

Your application includes:

• Cover letter
• CV (tabular)
• Diplomas
  and, if available:
• Proof or references from previous employers
• Severely disabled person’s ID card or notice of equal status as a severely disabled person.

Additionally required:

• If your application documents are in a foreign language, a certified German translation must be included.
• For foreign educational qualifications, proof of recognition in Germany must be attached.

For further information please contact:

Federal Office for Personnel Management of the Bundeswehr,
Department V,
Section 2.2.1

02241 / 15 2727 (Mr. Dahms)

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