Development Officer (SO) for Base Units at the Naval Warfare School

Are you a specialist officer looking to work full-time on development projects? Do you have a strong interest in maritime logistics? If you also find it stimulating to work with the future and see beyond today's possible limits, this could be an exciting challenge for you.

About the Department

The Base Development Department drives development projects for the base units in the Navy. The base units consist of Naval base battalions and Naval military bases, and their task is to support other naval combat units with logistics on land and at sea. The department is under the Amphibious Combat Unit and has personnel stationed in Stockholm (Berga) and Karlskrona (Örlogshamnen).

The department collaborates with the Naval Staff, combat units, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), industry, and other branches of defense. Working daily on development projects and being in a context where ideas can soar beyond what is currently possible is very exciting.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in development projects within the areas of material, tactics, concepts, and governing documents such as manuals and regulations.
• Practical development work related to testing and experimentation.
• Participate in exercise activities.

Qualifications

• Completed and approved basic specialist officer training.
• Several years of service in positions related to base units or maritime logistics.

DESIRABLE

• Good knowledge of ground equipment in the Navy.
• Good knowledge of ship systems in the Navy.
• Category B driving license.

Personal Qualities

As a person, we want you to be self-assured, social, proactive, responsible, and a team player. You enjoy driving development projects together with combat units, other branches of the military, authorities, and industry. You are flexible and stimulated by challenges through a structured and results-oriented approach. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

More About the Employment

The position is a military permanent employment at 100% with a 40-hour workweek. Work location: Karlskrona. Start date: By agreement.

Salary: Individual salary setting applies.

Travel may occur in the position.

The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.

Inquiries About the Position

Magnus Persson, Head of Base Development Department

Information About the Recruitment Process

Kenth Johansson HR

Union Representatives

Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson
Officers' Union, Tobias Danielsson
SACO S, Malin Pagels
SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson

All can be reached via the FM switchboard 010-82 85 000.

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-30.

Your application should include a CV and a personal letter describing yourself and motivating why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information About the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Naval Warfare School (SSS) trains officers, specialist officers, sailors, and soldiers at all levels. SSS also conducts studies, trials, and leadership training of ship crews as well as tactics and technology development in the maritime field. SSS also has a responsibility for diving and naval medicine in the Swedish Armed Forces. SSS is primarily based in Karlskrona in Blekinge but also has a unit in Berga outside Stockholm specializing in amphibious warfare.

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 Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities 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. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a military position. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

Applications for employment must include a CV and a personal 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.