Operations Coordinator at the Fortifications Agency

The Fortifications Agency is seeking an Operations Coordinator for the staff unit at the Agency's management staff. As an Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for ongoing contacts with the agency's principal at the Government Offices and other relevant authorities. Your role also includes being responsible for the preparation of submissions to the government regarding investment matters. If you have good administrative skills, experience in operational management, and want to strengthen Sweden's defense capability, apply today!

Your Daily Work – Strengthening Sweden's Defense Capability

The Fortifications Agency is currently in a strong expansion phase with large investment volumes to continue developing and building properties and facilities within total defense. We are one of Sweden's largest property owners and experts in fortification, which means protection and construction technology. Our main mission is to contribute to increased defense capability for a safe and free Sweden.

The management staff consists of the staff unit, property development unit, planning unit, and NATO unit. The staff unit works closely with the agency management on cross-agency governance. As an Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for contacts with the Government Offices (primarily the Ministry of Finance) and other agency contacts. You will also be responsible for preparing submissions to the government regarding investment matters and contribute to the work of governance, coordination, and follow-up of the agency's operations. The role also includes a quality assurance function for reporting assignments in appropriation letters and other government assignments. You will contribute to the unit's work in supporting management in decision-making and strategic considerations. The position involves many points of contact and collaborations both within and outside the agency. The role aims to contribute to good cooperation with the Government Offices, the Armed Forces, and other relevant authorities to promote efficiency in our production and contribute to a strengthened defense capability. The pace is high, and you will take significant personal responsibility. The answers are not always given or defined and often require innovative thinking.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is educated in political science or has another relevant higher education for the position. You have several years of experience working at the Government Offices or an agency with close contacts with the Government Offices. You have worked with preparing, implementing, and presenting qualified analyses and decision-making materials. You have good analytical skills and are used to writing texts and reports intended for the government.

You have good administrative skills, good computer skills as a user of support systems, and good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form. You have very good communication skills both orally and in writing in both Swedish and English. A Class B driver's license is a requirement.

It is advantageous if you have previous experience in property-related or defense-related issues. It is also to your advantage if you have experience in operational management or work in an organization in strong growth.

Your Personal Qualities

Your personal qualities are very important to us. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who is responsible, has good initiative, and is action-oriented. As a person, you are structured, positive, self-driven, and have the patience and ability to work strategically towards long-term goals. To succeed in the role, you need to be persistent and engaged in driving your own work forward. You are administratively structured, have good communication and organizational skills, and you are analytical and flexible. It is important that you are a team player as we within the unit and the staff have close collaboration with each other. You have a high security awareness with high integrity and good judgment and a pronounced drive to help protect Sweden's security.

What Do We Offer You?

Together with approximately 1300 colleagues at the Fortifications Agency across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen total defense in Sweden. We are proud of the socially important mission we have where we build, manage, operate, and develop advanced technology in socially critical buildings. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging and require their competence. We work according to the state value framework and its principles, and we strive for an even gender distribution. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us. Here you will have good opportunities for professional development and enjoy good benefits. We also work to ensure that you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

About the Employment

The position is a permanent employment and may begin with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a war position. The place of employment is Stockholm or Eskilstuna. An employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Welcome to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by January 9, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and as such is a public record according to the principle of public access to documents. If you have protected personal information: contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process.

Questions About the Position?

Welcome to contact Carl-Peter Hedin, phone 010-44 45 050 or recruitment specialist Monica Landmark, phone 010-44 44 690. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard, phone 010-44 44 000. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.