Data Scientist

September 17, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Den Haag, Netherlands

Description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking for a Data Scientist to model and create insights from complex business problems using statistical, algorithmic, mining and NLP techniques. The role also involves developing data infrastructure, supporting management with data‑driven decisions, and maintaining information products.

Responsibilities

Model and create insights from complex business problems using statistical, algorithmic, mining and NLP techniques
Develop and maintain data infrastructure and production‑ready data products
Support management and staff in data‑driven decision making
Provide functional management, maintenance and evolution of information products
Translate business information needs into design specifications together with domain experts
Collaborate with DevOps teams of suppliers at tactical level
Advise on outsourcing versus in‑house development of data products

Requirements

WO diploma, preferably data science related master's, with statistical component
Experience with text mining and machine learning tools, e.g., embedding models, LLMs, OpenAI agents, PydanticAI
Proficiency in Big Data analysis and machine learning on structured and unstructured data, developing production‑grade Python data products
Knowledge of econometric modelling, NLP optimisation techniques, and distributed computing (PySpark), CI/CD, Git, FastAPI
Customer‑oriented communication skills, ability to adapt style to interlocutor
Innovative mindset with ability to propose and communicate new ideas professionally
Fluent Dutch language at C2 level

Conditions

Salary scale 12: €4,818 – €7,094 gross per month
Fixed‑term employment contract for 24 months
Individual Choice Budget (16.5% of gross salary) for cash or leave
Company provides study facilities, corporate fitness, full reimbursement of public transport
Partial paid parental leave and other secondary benefits
Required presence in office two days per week in The Hague

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