Infrastructure Officer at the Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our mission requires a wide range of activities. As an employee with us, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense. Imagine if you could go to work and contribute to a safer future? We are growing and are now looking for an infrastructure officer to strengthen our team!

About the Unit

The position is located at the Infrastructure Department, which is part of the Naval Staff's Materiel Office and supports the Naval Commander and the Naval Staff with materials for decision-making, planning, implementation, and follow-up of naval operations. The Infrastructure Department's area of responsibility includes, among other things, the management, development, and coordination of the Navy's overall infrastructure; the infrastructure section is part of the Infrastructure Department. The infrastructure section plans, leads, and follows up the infrastructure process in collaboration with other parts of the Naval Staff, the Navy, and the Armed Forces.

Main Responsibilities

As an infrastructure officer at the Naval Staff, your work will primarily consist of preparing and compiling cases such as responses and/or opinions in decision-making and coordination issues within the areas of: Infrastructure, physical planning, national interests in and for a naval military context. Coordination and follow-up of naval infrastructure. In this role, you will prepare materials for decisions or directives regarding procurement and maintenance, as well as decommissioning and development of infrastructure. Handling cases concerning areas, land, and national interests for the Navy. The Armed Forces are experiencing strong growth, which means that the tasks may evolve over time, providing good opportunities for development in the position. The job will involve both longer and shorter business trips.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant degree from university or equivalent education/experience that the employer considers equivalent
• Relevant work experience for the position
• Very good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

The overarching perspective for the operation is always based on the authority's main task; to defend Sweden against armed attack. Employment in the Armed Forces requires an understanding of the main task and the ability to implement and represent this in daily work. The position requires the ability to plan and drive tasks independently as well as together with others under one's own responsibility. The tasks largely involve the need for collaboration both internally and externally, and you therefore need to be able to represent the authority, the Navy, and the infrastructure function in various contexts. Good social skills and a pronounced communication ability are necessary qualities. The work requires a high degree of security awareness, accuracy, and personal responsibility. In the recruitment process, great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Work experience in the infrastructure field in a military and/or naval context
• Knowledge of the Armed Forces and total defense authorities' work, organization, and missions
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the Armed Forces' infrastructure process
• Ability to express oneself in speech and writing in English

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

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Muskö.
Type of position: Civil.
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.

Inquiries about the Position

Morgan Carlsson or Flora Koka.

Information about the Recruitment Process

Magnus Olsson.

Union Representatives

SACO-S Åsa Zachrisson
OFR/S Björn Engren
OFR/O Fredrik Lambert
SEKO Lenny Johansson.

All of the above can be reached via the FM switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-12. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining 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 Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation and a new defense policy direction focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, increase the conditions for mission tactics.
As part of this work, the Armed Forces have organized a Naval Staff to lead the Naval units. The Naval Staff is established in Muskö in Haninge municipality.

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 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.
Security clearance with background checks will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also entails an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.