Logistics Officer for the Swedish Armed Forces Artillery

Do you want to help develop the Swedish Armed Forces artillery at a time when competence, leadership, and decisiveness are more important than ever? A 8 is looking for professional and reserve officers for the basic organization who want to make a difference and contribute to a stronger defense - every day.

A 8 Combat Unit (ArtKFE)

ArtKFE's main task is to maintain the combat units for which A 8 has production responsibility. This includes supporting the combat unit commanders with staff work, logistics, and personnel services.

Main Responsibilities

As a logistics officer at ArtKFE, your primary responsibility is to work with tasks related to the combat units' equipment. The job involves both long-term planning and the execution of daily routine tasks. Like others in the unit, you are also a staff resource who solves other assigned tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Professional or reserve officer exam, at least SO 6/ OF 1
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• Driving license B

Personal Attributes

To succeed and thrive in the role, we see that you have good collaboration skills, are self-driven, and communicative. You have good pedagogical skills and are unpretentious in your approach. You are someone who enjoys leading processes and driving work forward. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Trained in the Armed Forces logistics
• Experience working in the Armed Forces systems LIFT and PRIO
• Work experience in military staff work

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the values that exist. 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 Information

Employment form: permanent or fixed-term RO2 employment. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the agency.
Employment rate: full-time
Salary: individual salary setting according to the Armed Forces' agreement. For reserve officers who are state employees, the salary supplement agreement applies.
Work location: Boden
Start date: by agreement.

Working hours are mainly weekdays 07:30-16:30, but weekend and evening work may occur. Business trips are part of the job. The position is military and involves war placement. To meet the Armed Forces' requirements for physical standards, physical training is included as part of your job responsibilities.

Information about the Position

Unit Manager ArtKFE, Maj Marcus Broström, 070-951 62 81, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Information about the Recruitment Process

Recruitment Coordinator Tova Pettersson, 073-093 58 06, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union representatives can be reached via the switchboard, 010-82 34 80 00:
Chairman of the Artillery Union: Janne Almgren
Chairman of Seko Defense Boden: Susanne Thunberg
Member of the Defense Union Boden: Annelie Forshage
Chairman of SAKO: Carina Gabrielsson

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-19. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Attach relevant certificates.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8, is the Armed Forces' competence center for indirect fire. The regiment preserves and develops competencies, equipment, and methods for the future ability to detect and hit targets at long distances with high precision. A 8 has functional responsibility for CAS (Close Air Support) - leading air support against ground targets and for the weather service within the Army in the Armed Forces. Combat in winter conditions is a special competence for the unit in Boden.
Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

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 before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be war-placed. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

With the application for employment, a CV and 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 salespeople are not welcome.