Policy Officer Defence Industry Engagement

EDA is looking for a Policy Officer Defence Industry Engagement.

Under the supervision of the Head of Unit Industry Strategy and EU Policies, the jobholder will contribute to the activities regarding the development of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) to support the defence capability priorities. Within this framework, the jobholder will mainly:

• contribute to build effective relations and exchanges of information between the Agency and relevant industries (industry engagement) in the framework of the agency's main processes developing capabilities and technologies (Capability Development Priorities, R&T prioritisation and KSAs);
• prepare and support the Agency’s high level participation in Defence exhibitions and other industrial events and visits;
• contribute to further development of the industrial and technological base of the defence sector by developing initiatives, in coordination with Member States, European Commission and Industry, to enhance the participation of innovative SMEs and non-traditional suppliers in the defence market and its supply chains;
• build and maintain relevant knowledge and networks with experts in the Agency, Member States and industry of a subsector of the EDTIB in order to effectively fulfil the above tasks and contribute to the Agency's role in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the European Defence Fund (EDF);
• maintain and further develop dedicated tools (e.g. web-based platforms, databases) to support the access of industry to the defence market;
• take on additional tasks as required in the interest of the service.

Duties may evolve according to the development of EDA’s structure and activities, and the decisions of EDA management.