Policy Officer for Economic Security and Digitalization

Every day, something happens in the field of Economic Security within the digital infrastructure, especially now that our society is undergoing a digital transition and geopolitical tensions are rising. This topic is currently a major focus of attention. In our digitalization policy, security—both now and in the future—is an integral part of everything we do. In this unique field, you will be working in the Economic Security and Continuity cluster. Among other things, this team focuses on (the implementation of European) laws, regulations, and policies to promote the physical, economic, and cyber resilience of the digital infrastructure sector and resilience against high-risk dependencies. 

Within this team, you will focus on the area of Economic Security. More specifically, your work will focus on countering the following national security risks to the digital infrastructure: (i) sabotage or disruption of our critical infrastructure; (ii) the leakage of sensitive technology and knowledge; and (iii) the emergence of undesirable strategic dependencies within our critical infrastructure that could be used to exert political pressure on the Netherlands. To this end, you will conduct risk analyses, advise senior civil servants and political leaders on measures to be taken, evaluate regulations and draft new ones, maintain contacts with market parties and other ministries, and build support to ensure that people are on board with making the right choices. Furthermore, on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK), you will participate in the interdepartmental policy team focused on protecting the (data) infrastructure in the North Sea. 

So you’re dealing with important and sensitive matters. Whatever the task, you’ll work alongside your colleagues in the Economic Security & Continuity cluster to develop the policies needed to ensure a robust and reliable communications infrastructure in the Netherlands that can withstand a variety of threats. Will you help build a Netherlands that can rely on this? 

Job Requirements

• You have a college degree, preferably with a background in law.
• You have experience with or an interest in policy and legislative processes.
• You have knowledge of security issues related to digital infrastructure, or you’re interested in learning more about them.
• You are politically and socially aware. 

Skills: 

• Stress-resistant
• Results-oriented, analytical
• Networker, team player
• Strong communication skills and a way with words
• Flexible 

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Grade 11, Grade 12

Monthly salary: Min. €3,662 – Max. €6,320 (gross)

Employment status: Permanent employment contract

Minimum number of hours per week: 36

Maximum number of hours per week: 36 

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave. 

Details

• Candidates for reassignment and candidates subject to mandatory job-to-job placement who are not employees of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy or the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality must include a designation decision from the competent authority with their application.
• The introductory and selection process consists of at least two rounds of interviews and a final discussion regarding terms of employment.
• The first interviews will take place during the first week of April.
• Checking references or conducting an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• Colleagues within the central government who are permanent employees may be seconded.
• This position requires a security clearance. 

What else do we offer you: 

• A pleasant work environment with excellent facilities, just a short walk from the central station.
• Plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills and specialize.
• We believe it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. Working hours can be arranged flexibly by mutual agreement.
• If you are hired, hybrid work is an option; you will work partly from home and partly at the office. We believe it is important to have a good home office setup. We therefore offer a subsidy for home office equipment and a work-from-home allowance in accordance with the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Rijk). 

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Interested in applying?

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy / Directorate-General for Economy and Digitalization (DGED) invites you to apply on their website. Click the button below to leave this site and go directly to the application form. The government values a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.