Data & Ai Analyst

We are looking for a Data & AI Analyst to help IDEA Consult and its clients identify, design and implement valuable data and AI solutions. This is a hybrid role combining consultancy and hands-on technical development. You will develop tools where data, AI and automation can create value, and contribute to building the resulting solutions. You will work across the full solution lifecycle: from designing an AI solution, developing prototypes and preparing successful applications for reliable use. Your work may include AI-supported research, document analysis, knowledge retrieval, automated data processing, analytical assistants, reporting workflows and decision-support tools.

We are looking for someone who enjoys both thinking and building: someone who can understand a client challenge, translate it into a practical approach, develop the solution and explain it clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise opportunities for data, AI and automation.
• Develop applications, data pipelines, and agentic workflows.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Work with relational databases, SQL, NoSQL solutions, vector databases and semantic search.
• Connect AI models with documents, databases, APIs and external tools.
• Develop prototypes and turn successful ideas into reliable and reusable solutions. Use analytics to validate assumptions, evaluate outputs and measure added value.
• Build digital tools using Python, web applications and other appropriate technologies.
• Collaborate with policy experts, consultants, data scientists and developers. Explain technical concepts, choices and limitations clearly to non-technical colleagues and clients. Where relevant, contribute to project management and client interactions.

We are looking for someone who enjoys both thinking and building: someone who can understand a client challenge, translate it into a practical approach, develop the solution and explain it clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders., * You are fully proficient in Dutch, both spoken and written. A strong and fluent working knowledge of English is required (C1 or C2).

• You have strong Python skills.
• You understand the fundamentals of AI applications and large language models. You are interested in agentic workflows, tool use, automation and technologies such as RAG and MCPs.
• You play with relational databases, SQL and vector databases. You understand the fundamentals of data processing, data quality and data pipelines.
• You have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy solving complex and sometimes ambiguous problems.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are curious, pragmatic, proactive and eager to learn.

Relevant backgrounds may include AI, computer science, data science, engineering, economics, business engineering or another quantitative discipline. Experience in consultancy, public policy, organisational transformation or knowledge-intensive professional services is an advantage, but not a requirement.

• A key role in the development and adoption of data and AI solutions within IDEA Consult, combining AI, data engineering, analytics, transformation and consultancy.
• Work on meaningful projects that contribute directly to better public policies and services, in a variety of policy domains, organisational challenges and data sources.
• A stimulating environment that values initiative, creativity and intellectual curiosity. A collaborative team culture with room for autonomy and experimentation.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work and flexible hours.
• Tailored training opportunities to deepen your technical, analytical and consultancy skills.
• A competitive salary package in line with your experience, complemented by attractive fringe benefits, including pension insurance, meal vouchers, 13th- and 14th-month payments and an annual bonus

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