Functional analyst: Data & Analytics

At SNCB/NMBS we want to become data-driven. We strive to make data a shared asset giving all stakeholders a common view of the company. We provide users with the tools they need to analyse and explore data, and generate insights that improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. 

As Data & Analytics functional analyst within our Data & Analytics team, you play an instrumental role in the realization of this vision by analyzing analytical needs, translating them to data needs and document the related functional requirements and designs: 

• You analyse the SNCB’s business needs and translate them into understandable functional specifications and use cases allowing the reuse and/or development of data pipelines, reports and API’s.

• You are in regular contact with your business contacts and their directors – you are the go-to resource for colleagues and business stakeholders. 

• You provide valuable input and recommendations on reporting techniques to the business, utilizing mockups, proof-of-concepts, and best practices. 

• You work closely with stakeholders in all departments (data users, data suppliers, and other stakeholders) to develop and manage roadmaps. 

• You assist the development and test team in translating your requirements correctly into validated data assets, reports and test scenario’s. 

• You document the solutions and keep this documentation up-to-date. 

• You regularly coordinate with data owners, data architects, data custodians, data consumers to draw up and manage the necessary roadmaps (improvements, bugs, incidents). 

• Together with the data architects, you ensure alignment with existing business and solution architecture, consulting with Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects as needed. 

Conformity Criteria 

• You have a master’s degree or equivalent by experience.

• You have knowledge and experience with Agile Scrum.

• You have at least 2-5 years of experience in a similar position (Application Owner, Functional Analyst, ...). 

• You have Dutch or French as a mother tongue or at least C level (speaking and writing). Other language at least B2. English B2. 

• You can physically come to NMBS/Ypto offices minimal 2 days per week.

• You have legal authorization to work in Belgium. 

Evaluation Criteria 

• You have in-depth knowledge of and proven experience with Azure data estate (specifically SQL).

• You have knowledge of various analysis techniques (use cases, scenario creation, etc.).

• You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and can adapt your language according to the audience (business, IT, governance). 

• You are methodical, precise and have attention to detail.

• You are proactive, have strong problem-solving skills, are practice-oriented and organized and have stamina to complete analyses in a multi-stakeholder environment. 

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;

• 35 days of leave;

• a company car + a public transport season ticket;

• a target bonus;

• a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);

  • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;

  • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);

  • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability, … (cafeteria plan);

  • accidents at work (extralegal);

• meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;

• net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.