Do you want a meaningful job and contribute to a safer Sweden?

The changing global situation requires our defense to be strengthened, and the increased intelligence activities against Sweden and the Armed Forces are extensive. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) conducts operations within defense intelligence, military intelligence, and military security services.

The Intelligence and Security Central Section (USC) belongs to the Department of Communication and Liaison (KS). USC has an important mission to manage information through various communication systems and perform communication, record-keeping, and expedition services for intelligence and security documents.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is a manager or has experience in a supervisory or process development role. You are a person who enjoys challenges and finding solutions. You have a strong drive to develop work processes and the ability to think ahead while managing daily tasks. The role of a manager requires you to enjoy working with people and to be present as a leader, as well as having an interest in leading work in a group-based work environment and developing your own abilities in the field. An interest in information management and communication systems is required for the role.

As a section manager, you will lead and coordinate the operations at USC, which includes operational planning, personnel, and budget responsibilities. The work also includes delegated responsibility for the systematic work environment efforts for the section and recruitment. You will be responsible for monitoring and quality assurance of the section's work and for developing the processes and routines for information management. You are expected to contribute to the section's development and be responsible for the systems used by USC, as well as participate in the development of any new systems.

Qualifications

• Several years of managerial experience, or several years of experience in a supervisory position such as project management, process development, team leadership, or equivalent
• Academic degree in information management, archival science, public administration, political science, or related fields
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English

Desirable

• Education in leadership
• Experience in information management, information security, or communication or control centers within a government agency
• Knowledge of the Armed Forces and/or Must's operations and working methods
• Experience working with complex information flows, information management systems, or case management systems
• Knowledge of EU and NATO regulations regarding information management
• Experience in developing information management systems

Personal Qualities

To fit in the position, you should have good communication skills, be attentive, and easily create good relationships and collaborate with others. You are used to working in a structured manner and being self-driven, as well as independently driving processes forward. You want to achieve results and enjoy taking responsibility and making decisions. The position also requires your problem-solving and prioritization skills as you will handle multiple parallel cases simultaneously. Furthermore, you need to be unpretentious with good personal maturity and have sound judgment characterized by thoroughness, high integrity, and a strong awareness of security.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

The qualifications mentioned above must be verifiable through certificates, references, and work or selection tests.

Other

Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period. Start date: By agreement. Work location: Stockholm.

For inquiries about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se (mailto:hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se), please write “Section Manager USC” in the subject line.

Union representatives can be reached via hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se (mailto:hkv-rekrytering-must@mil.se).

We warmly welcome your application by 2025-04-02. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. You apply via jobb.forsvarsmakten.se (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se).

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

About Us

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Armed Forces Headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the government and the Armed Forces with qualified decision-making support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Armed Forces' security. Our vision is “A safer Sweden in an uncertain world.” Must is a knowledge organization and offers both exciting and important tasks for Sweden. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, such as political science, IT, economics, engineering, mathematics, and HR.

A large part of Must's operations are classified, and we therefore ask you not to tell others that you have applied for a job at Must except for your closest contacts. Please read more about Must and our operations here.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built 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.

The Armed Forces harnesses the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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

Applications for employment must include a CV and a cover letter. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.