AI and Digitalization Coordinator in the PRTR: Level 29 position with €24,549 allowance

Key data

The Under-Secretariat of the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function convenes, through the Resolution of 2 July 2026 (BOE-A-2026-15241), a Coordinator/Area position by free appointment. The position is assigned to the Temporary Unit of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) within the State Secretariat for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. For A1 officials with a profile in European fund management, AI or data economy, this is a direct opportunity to access a position of responsibility in the Government's digital agenda.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes, by the free appointment system, a single job position with the following characteristics and functions:

The main functions of the position are:

• Management of European funds linked to the PRTR.
• Monitoring of milestones and objectives of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
• Inter-administrative coordination with other entities and organizations.
• Leadership of Artificial Intelligence and data economy projects.

The merits valued in the selection include:

• Qualification in STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
• English level B2 or higher.
• Specific training in public procurement.
• Training in grants management.
• Experience or training in project management.

From a procedural point of view, the resolution exhausts the administrative channel and is appealable through contentious-administrative proceedings within two months of its publication.

Economic and operational impact

The convened position is level 29, one of the highest within the scale of positions in the General State Administration for career officials. The assigned specific allowance amounts to €24,549.84 annually, which is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses of group A1.

From an operational point of view, the position implies direct responsibility for the execution of European PRTR funds in the field of digitalization and AI, which entails liaison with the European Commission, management of milestones with impact on disbursements from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, and coordination with public and private entities benefiting from these funds.

For interested officials, the free appointment system means that the Administration has full discretion in the selection, evaluating the candidate's overall profile. There is no closed public scale: technical merit (STEM, English B2, project management) and experience in European funds are the determining factors.

Who does it affect?

• Officials of the Senior Body of the State Administration (group A1) in active service who wish to apply for the position.
• A1 officials with a profile in digitalization, AI or European fund management, especially those with STEM qualifications or experience in PRTR projects.
• HR and mobility managers in bodies of the General State Administration who must manage possible applications from their officials.
• Units and organizations coordinated with the State Secretariat for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence within the framework of the PRTR, which will see this coordination position filled.

Practical example

An official of the Senior Body of the State Administration (group A1) currently assigned to a sectoral ministry, with a degree in Telecommunications Engineering (STEM profile), accredited English level B2 and previous experience in the management of grants co-financed with European funds, meets the ideal profile for this call.

This official has 15 business days from 13 July 2026 to submit their application through the Funciona portal with their electronic certificate. If selected, they would occupy a level 29 position with a specific allowance of €24,549.84/year, assuming the coordination of AI and data economy projects within the Temporary Unit of the PRTR. The appointment resolution would be appealable through contentious-administrative proceedings within two months if another candidate challenged the decision.

What should interested parties do now?

1. Verify the access requirement: Confirm that you belong to the Senior Body of the State Administration (group A1) and that you are in an active or equivalent situation that allows you to apply.
2. Calculate the deadline: The 15 business day deadline begins on 13 July 2026. Count business days excluding national and local holidays to avoid missing the closing date.
3. Prepare the documentation: Gather credentials of STEM qualifications, English B2 certificate, training in public procurement, grants and project management, as well as the history of experience in European funds or PRTR projects.
4. Access the Funciona portal: The application is processed exclusively through the Funciona portal with electronic certificate. Verify that the certificate is valid before starting the process.
5. Submit the application within the deadline: There is no extension in free appointment processes. An application submitted after the deadline will not be admitted.
6. Know the appeal channels: If the appointment resolution is not favorable, the resolution exhausts the administrative channel and may be appealed through contentious-administrative proceedings within two months of its publication.

Official source

Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-15241)

Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-15241