*Must speak Dutch

Our client is undergoing an important shift toward data-driven decision-making. To accelerate this transformation, the city aims to deliver innovative, reliable, and user-oriented information products that better serve residents, businesses, and internal departments. A key driver of this transition is the further development of Informatieplein Assen (IPA) — the municipality’s central hub for data and information services.

IPA’s mission is to provide secure, consistent, and customized business intelligence (BI) and geographic information (GIS) solutions. To support this ambition, we are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join the team.

Your Responsibilities

In this position, you’ll act as the link between the municipality’s various business units and the IPA team. Your main task is to understand and analyze the needs of internal stakeholders and translate them into clear, structured information solutions that fit within the organization’s architecture (Microsoft Azure and/or ESRI platforms).

Your work involves clarifying often undefined requests through close collaboration with clients and stakeholders. You will deliver precise and well-documented analyses that enable data analysts to take the next steps in solution design and development. You’ll also ensure that the intended design is properly interpreted during implementation.

As a Business Analyst, you will work across multiple municipal domains — including Finance, HR, Public Space, and Social Services. Familiarity with at least one of these areas is an advantage.

About the Team

The IPA team is responsible for the full lifecycle of data and information products — from intake and analysis to design, delivery, maintenance, and interpretation.

Currently, the team consists of nine professionals and is expected to grow in the coming years. You’ll join an open, collaborative environment that values professional development, ownership, and a proactive mindset.

What You Bring

• A collaborative approach and the ability to connect people and ideas
• Strong communication skills — comfortable working with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• The skill to translate complex analyses into clear, accessible documentation
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level education (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with BI tools and/or ESRI GIS systems
• Knowledge of municipal processes is an advantage

They're looking for a Business Analyst who can make an immediate impact. You should have hands-on experience in product development and a proven ability to work effectively with both business stakeholders and technical teams. We value professionals who easily integrate into our working methods, contribute to a positive team culture, and are dedicated to delivering high-quality results.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared by a member of our team.

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