Battle Watch Assistant (BWA) at the Naval Operations Center

Do you want to work in a stimulating environment where everyone looks forward to coming to work and we all work towards the same goal? Do you also want to contribute to a safer world? Then this could be your next exciting challenge!

Have you just completed your military service and are unsure about your next step? Do you want to continue your studies but need more experience first? Or do you just want an exciting and developing job?

About the Unit

The Naval Operations Center is looking for you as a GSS for the role of Battle Watch Assistant (BWA), also serving as a staff assistant.

The Naval Staff is the unit that, through the Naval Commander, leads all operational activities in the navy. As a BWA in the Naval Operations Center, you will be an important part of a successful team in an authority that is experiencing strong growth. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will receive responsibility, development, and challenges. All of this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health.

Due to the nature of the work, there are restrictions on social media and mobile phones during working hours.

Main Responsibilities

If you enjoy answering in the role of BWA, you will be the spider in the web, involved where it happens. The daily work consists of creating an operational/tactical situational picture for the navy, supporting VB Navy with ongoing operations, and administrative work in the form of information management. You will be in a workplace that is constantly growing and developing, where no day is like the previous one, which may mean that tasks can change over time. In this position, it is important to have a high level of security awareness.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved military basic training
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

We see that you thrive under pressure and can maintain a high level of security awareness. You enjoy working independently as well as in a team, take responsibility, and are stimulated by new challenges. You like order and structure to deliver quality work. You are social and outgoing with high communicative ability. You can quickly shift focus and prioritize when necessary and act flexibly when required by the job.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Good proficiency in MS Office
• Good experience working with the Armed Forces' IT systems
• Express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English
• Experience in staff service
• Group leader training

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term employment according to the agreement for employment of group leaders, soldiers, sailors within the Armed Forces (GSS/K). This means a fixed-term employment of up to eight years with the possibility of extension for another four years. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period if you are not already employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Muskö, Haninge municipality.
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.
The Naval Staff offers a commuter bus from central Stockholm to Muskö with several stops along the way.
Working hours: Mostly during the day on weekdays, but other times may occur.
The position includes 3 hours of physical training during working hours.

Information about the Position

Per Egnell
Petter Hökenström

Information about the Recruitment Process

Jenny Winberg

Union Representatives

SACO-S FM Åsa Zackrisson
OFR/S Björn Engren
OFR/O Fredrik Lambert
SEKO Lenny Johansson

All representatives can be reached through the switchboard at phone number: 0505 - 45 10 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-03-31. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Armed Forces is undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorating global situation and a new defense policy focus on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, enhance the conditions for mission tactics.

As part of this work, the Armed Forces has organized a Naval Staff for the leadership of the Naval units. The Naval Staff is established in Muskö in Haninge municipality.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
Security clearance with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.