About the Position

Technical Writer: IT-expert voor overheidsaanbestedingen (K10102)

We are seeking a Technical Writer with experience in government procurement for the ANPR and sensors program at the Federal Police.

Presentation

The ANPR and sensors program is part of the Directorate of Police Information and ICT (DRI) of the Federal Police. The directorate is responsible for preparing policies and rules for information management and processing, developing the police information concept, establishing technical norms and standards, and implementing information and communication systems.

Project

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) uses intelligent cameras that recognize license plates. The system then compares these scanned license plates with already available data (stolen or reported vehicles, whether or not they are allowed in certain areas, etc.). Within the police, ANPR is used in the context of traffic safety and judicial orders.

The intention is to increase the different sensors in type and volume over the coming years and to fully focus on quality, safety, and performance. This has an impact on central systems, information flow, and storage, etc.

Mission

As an IT Technical Expert for government procurement, you will use your IT knowledge and experience in government procurement to support the ANPR and sensors program in achieving upcoming objectives and contributing to a new government procurement for cameras and sensors.

Correctly writing out the new market IT-wise is crucial to launching a good government procurement that fits within our standards and is future-proof.

Given the need for central connection of the cameras, it is essential to have sufficient IT technical insight to think about issues such as connectivity, flow, storage, and security of information, compatibility of certain technological solutions, life cycle management, etc.

You will provide the IT technical support required for all steps in the process of the new government procurement:

Market analysis (existing and future solutions from camera manufacturers and integrators)
Needs assessment (mapping the operational and technical needs of the Integrated Police and its partners)
Developing technical requirements
Suggesting SLAs
Helping to establish selection and award criteria

All these activities must be carried out within the legal framework surrounding government procurement, with a focus on transparency, objectivity, and equal treatment.

As for the existing contracts of IT applications running within the program, follow-up is required for the substantive revision of service catalogs and the monitoring of performance according to contractual agreements (SLAs), quotations, contract revisions in the context of security updates, etc.

You will ensure a good structure and make every effort to respect the proposed timings.

Where necessary, you will adjust the planning and can communicate clearly and transparently about it and provide the necessary reporting.

You will build a good relationship with internal stakeholders at the police and coordinate the various initiatives with external partners to ensure the success of the initiatives.

Responsibilities

Main Tasks:

Setting up IT workshops to determine the needs of users on the ground and partners
Coordinating technical input from DRI (ANPR and sensors program, infrastructure and systems division, architecture, development, etc.)
Market analysis, including on-site visits to specialized firms and digital application fairs
Setting up workshops to determine technical requirements
Supporting all steps in the establishment of new specifications: needs assessment, writing technical specifications, formulating proposals for selection and award criteria, and an evaluation system
Facilitating information exchange and collaboration with the various (government) partners of the ANPR team and the integrated police
Preparing and guiding consultation sessions and presentations (e.g., information sessions for firms, Q&A sessions, etc.)
Support in administrative files

Secondary Tasks:

Monitoring current contracts and performance in line with the applicable scopes of various IT applications
Establishing a schedule per new specification based on validated parameters, with an eye on dependencies and risks (financial, operational, etc.)
Reporting on the progress of various files, including problems, bottlenecks, risks – proposing alternatives, mitigations, decisions taken, and actions to be taken
Ensuring the anchoring and transfer of knowledge and information (Sharepoint, Confluence, etc.)

Requirements

Core Skills:

At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in drafting and monitoring government procurement in IT
Sufficient knowledge of IT (software, hardware) and connectivity and knowledge of applicable KPIs and SLAs within the relevant domains
Knowledge of applicable Belgian and European legislation for government procurement in the public sector
Familiar with traffic safety issues and police tasks, understanding of data protection issues and police data
Fluent use of the MS Office suite
French or Dutch as a mother tongue, with a strong passive knowledge of the other language

Soft Skills:

Good communication skills and the ability to get different stakeholders to work together
Proactivity and the ability to work according to strategic agreements
Ability to plan, experience in reporting
Ability to switch quickly between different topics and according to changing priorities
Discretion and a diplomatic attitude

Practical Information

Desired start date: 15 September 2026

Duration: until the end of 2026 (renewable)

Regime: full-time

Headquarters: Koningsstraat, 202 A – 1000 Brussels

Work schedule: minimum 2 days/week presence in the office, depending on tasks and agreements with the team; telework allowed at domicile address or employer (Belgium)

Team: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external collaborators

We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours and remote work options

About the Company

The Federal Police is committed to ensuring public safety and security in Belgium. We work closely with other law enforcement agencies and international partners to combat crime and terrorism, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure the safety of citizens.

Technical Writer: IT-expert voor overheidsaanbestedingen (K10102)

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