Senior Business Analyst – Innovation & AI

Our client, a leading public organization dedicated to nature conservation and environmental development, is looking for a Senior Business Analyst – Innovation & AI. This role focuses on designing digital solutions for smart nature management and improved citizen services within an innovation-driven environment. Core activities involve translating business needs into technical requirements for products utilizing AI, IoT, and data analysis.

• Analyze business processes to identify optimization opportunities and translate them into digital solutions.
• Act as a Proxy Product Owner by translating business needs into a clear product backlog and ready-to-develop user stories.
• Design and document functional and non-functional requirements in close collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Transform proof-of-concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions using AI and IoT data.
• Facilitate co-creation workshops to identify user requirements, indicators, and strategic drivers.
• Support the development, testing, and implementation of new applications and smart monitoring systems.

• You have 8+ years of experience in general ICT business operations and management.
• You bring 8+ years of experience in Agile environments, including leading workshops and User Story Mapping.
• You possess 5+ years of experience in business analysis for innovative solutions such as AI and Digital Twins.
• You have 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning and Data Analysis focused on efficiency and scalability.
• You have 2+ years of experience with Artificial Intelligence, including Generative AI, LLMs, and AI platforms.
• You’re experienced with Business Process Management (BPM) and process optimization.
• You possess knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• You possess a Master’s degree.
• You are fluent in Dutch (C2 level).

Nice to Haves

• 5+ years of experience with IoT, sensor data, and Early Warning Systems (EWS).
• 2+ years of experience with Azure AI services, AWS, and Azure.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio.
• Experience with Python, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Project Management.
• Knowledge of environmental sectors and government operations.

• Start date: 14/09/2026
• Duration: project until 16/07/2027
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 1 day/week onsite in Brussels and 1 day/week at a chosen regional office)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers