Planning Officer at the Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS)

Welcome to apply for the position of Planning Officer at the Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS).

We offer you:

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• professional development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals
• three hours of training per week during working hours, at our own training facilities or where we have agreements
• good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age
• salary supplements during parental leave and VAB
• the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

About FMTIS

The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) is responsible for the technical command system structure of the Armed Forces. FMTIS is tasked with managing, leading, and executing the operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces' command systems. The FMTIS Staff supports the unit commander in leading and managing the unit. The position is located at FMTIS STAB J3, the execution department.

The work in the execution department involves responsibility for planning and leading operations, short- and medium-term activities, and the unit's production. J3 also maintains the FMTIS VB service with scheduling and staffing. Under the J3 chief, you will be responsible for planning the unit's activities for the current year. The planning done in close collaboration with J5 mainly includes FMTIS operational assignments, FMTIS tasks in GROP, and the Armed Forces' training activities. You will belong to FMTIS (Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit) primarily based in Örebro and Enköping.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead planning within J3
• Participate as a representative for FMTIS J3 at internal and external meetings
• Plan and participate in exercises
• Serve as duty officer outside regular working hours (H24) according to a rolling schedule

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Appointed OF 1-3/ OR 7-8
• Experience working in a staff
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Driver's license at least for passenger car (B, manual transmission)
• The work is independent with a great deal of personal responsibility where you lead the operations and have many personal contacts
• We place great emphasis on personal suitability

Personal Characteristics

• We are looking for someone who is responsible and skilled at structuring their work
• You have a good ability to see the big picture, prioritize, and take initiative based on the needs of the organization
• You are relationship-building, clear in your communication, and have a good ability to build trust and collaborate with others
• You are driven, can take your own initiative, and work towards development and improvement within your area of responsibility

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Trained command system officer
• Experience in exercise planning (larger exercises)
• Experience in operational dialogue
• Familiarity with ISUS and SWECCIS
• Trained communications officer
• Signal protection trained

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees must act according to the existing value base. The Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

• Employment type: Permanent employment possibly with a 6-month probationary period.
• Employment rate: 100%.
• Work location: According to agreement, but the majority of the time will be based in Enköping or Örebro.
• Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.
• Business trips, both day and overnight trips, may occur.
• Employment in the Armed Forces includes an obligation to be placed in wartime.

Inquiries about the position or recruitment process

Contact Henrik Persson

Union Representatives

• OFR/S. Martin Sparr
• SACO Agnetha Landquist
• SEKO Matz Felix
• OFR/O Heikki Videll

All persons can be reached via the switchboard at 019-393500.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-02-06. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, all year round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check 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 wartime and to serve abroad. 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 hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.