Coordinating Data Scientist

October 24, 2026

Hybrid

Lead

Den Haag, Netherlands

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Original vacancy is in Dutch
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Part-time role

Description

The role leads the development and delivery of data science products that support oversight work and coordinates the data science team inside a Knowledge and Quality Centre. A major challenge is establishing structural data flows, a coherent data infrastructure and higher data and AI literacy across the organisation. The job combines project leadership, strategic advice on data-driven working and AI, and external representation in legislative and policy processes. Work is hybrid, 32–36 hours per week, with a base in The Hague.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data-driven products that support oversight or serve as input for it
Functionally steer the data science team and set its course
Advise on strategic policy lines for working with data-driven products and AI
Maintain national, intra- and interdepartmental contacts in data science and AI
Unlock data from (graph) databases and analyse it with Python, R, Cypher and/or SQL
Act as project leader for complex data-driven and AI projects of the inspectorate
Work on structural data flows, a coherent data infrastructure and data and AI literacy in the organisation
Form organisation-wide pictures in the field and translate them into realistic advice and solution directions
Take on operational tasks in concrete oversight activities using data science knowledge
Monitor, attend and represent the organisation's position in legislative and policy processes
Coach and coordinate the other data scientists within the Knowledge and Quality Centre
Account for the quality of own services and products

Requirements

Completed university degree (wo) in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics or a similar field
Relevant specialised courses or certifications in the field are a plus
At least 10 years of relevant experience as a data scientist or in a comparable analytical role
At least 3 years of experience coordinating or functionally steering data science projects or teams
Experience with complex societal or administrative issues, including stakeholder management
Experience within (semi-)government or a political-administrative environment is a plus
Extensive experience with machine learning, statistical modelling and predictive analytics
Experience with Python and/or R and SQL, with Cypher as a plus
Experience with cloud environments such as Azure, AWS or GCP
Knowledge of DevOps, MLOps, version control with Git and model management
Experience with data visualisation, for example Power BI, Tableau or Python/R libraries
Knowledge of data governance, AVG and AIV legislation, ethical AI and Responsible AI
Experience translating policy or operational questions into data solutions
Collaboration skills
Organisational sensitivity
Flexibility
Planning and organising
Creativity

Conditions

Salary scale 13, €5,353 to €7,956 gross
Temporary employment contract for one year with prospect of permanent employment
Salary based on a 36-hour working week, with a 32–36 hour contract
Individual choice budget of 16.50% of gross annual salary
Budget can be converted into leave or spent on tax-friendly goals
Study facilities, company fitness and full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs
Partially paid parental leave
Hybrid working with The Hague as the place of employment
Selection procedure includes at least two interview rounds and a terms-of-employment interview
Skills test, assessment and reference check may be part of the procedure
Security screening at level A is part of the appointment procedure