Apply for a career in the field of data management and data knowledge

The EU institutions are looking for professionals in the field of data management and data knowledge. Successful applicants will be recruited as administrators at grade AD7 for positions based in Luxembourg.

The successful candidates may be assigned any of the duties below, individually or in combination, depending on service needs. Similar or related duties may also be assigned.

Data architecture & interoperability – designing and structuring data systems to ensure interoperability and EU compliance
Data governance & compliance – establishing frameworks to manage data access, quality, and other aspects of the regulatory landscape
Data policies & strategy – developing strategic frameworks to guide policies on data management and use across sectors
Data engineering & integration – building and maintaining systems for data ingestion, transformation, and dissemination of structured/semi-structured information, multimedia content, geospatial data, etc.
Data warehousing & platforms – creating centralised repositories and platforms for data storage and analysis
Business intelligence & reporting – transforming data into actionable insights through analytics and visualisation
Master & reference data management – ensuring consistency and accuracy of critical business data across systems
Data taxonomy and metadata management – organising and contextualising data to enhance findability, accessibility, and reusability
Data quality management – ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data
Data security & privacy – protecting data from unauthorised access and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations
Advanced analytics & AI preparation – preparing structured and unstructured data for machine learning and AI applications, including large language models

Detailed information on the specific duties that successful candidates can expect to perform is included in the Notice of Competition (see Annex II – Typical duties).

Do you have what it takes?

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

Be an EU national and enjoy the full rights of an EU citizen.
Have a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language.
You must also have a relevant university degree and the required years of relevant professional experience, as follows:
- A three-year university diploma in one of the areas listed below + six years of relevant experience:
  - artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, data analytics, data engineering; data management, data governance, information management, knowledge management; economics, econometrics, finance, accounting, actuarial science, business management, business analytics, business intelligence; engineering (data or IT specialisation), computer engineering, computer science, information and communication technology, informatics, information science, information systems; law, European studies, international relations, political science, public administration; mathematics, statistics.
- OR a four-year university diploma in one of the areas listed above + five years of relevant experience.
- OR a three-year university diploma in an area other than those listed above + seven years of relevant experience.

24 official EU languages for testing

Candidates can freely select any two of the 24 official EU languages for testing

Once on a reserve list, successful candidates may be contacted by the recruiting services of the EU institutions and bodies interested in their profile, for targeted recruitment interviews. Such interviews, and any other related procedures, are outside the selection process conducted by EPSO. Recruitment interviews are conducted by the relevant recruiting services usually in English and/or French. Other languages may also be used during the interviews, based on the needs of the recruiting services and the knowledge expressed by candidates in their applications.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an employer, the institutions and bodies of the EU offer a community of expertise with a wide range of opportunities to broaden your personal and professional development. The multicultural, international and diverse teams that make up the EU Civil Service work together to benefit the lives of approximately 450 million EU citizens and beyond.

The EU institutions and bodies that EPSO works for, are committed to diversity and inclusion. They seek diversity actively and promote inclusion among their staff. EPSO therefore encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and on the broadest possible geographical basis among the EU Member States. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion in the EU institutions and bodies on this dedicated webpage.

For detailed information on requirements, please read the Notice of Competition on our apply page below.

The application period opens on 11 November 2025 and the deadline is 16 December 2025, at 12.00 (midday), Luxembourg time.

Candidates must provide a scanned copy of their valid identity card or passport by 16 December 2025 at 12.00 (midday), Luxembourg time, and scanned copies of the documents supporting the declarations made in their application form by 20 March 2026 at 12:00 (midday), Luxembourg time.

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