Development Officer at the Army Combat School

The role of the Army Combat School (MSS) is to work together with other parts of the army to create conditions for the Army Combat School to solve its assigned tasks in the best possible way, both nationally and internationally. MSS also carries out tasks for the entire Armed Forces, such as the development and procurement of soldier-borne equipment, firearms, and support weapons. Your workplace is of international top class when it comes to combat training facilities.

The development unit of MSS supports the army staff with the development of army units regarding organization, material, methods, publications, and personnel in a variety of areas. The work includes extensive support to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and participation in studies and experimental activities. The unit consists of a unit management and six departments. The departments work within the various development areas. The unit is geographically located in Skövde and Kvarn between Linköping and Motala.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of development officer functional representative for the command system function, you will have the opportunity to work with development issues and follow-up regarding the command system function in the army with associated units. The goal is for everyone working in the command support system to have good access to the services of the command support system to increase the capability and efficiency of the unit and in the field solving war tasks.

In this role, you will primarily work with:

• Leading the follow-up of the command system function with associated units and command support systems.
• Leading capability development projects within the command system function.
• Leading and coordinating goal-setting work for the command system function and its units in the army.
• Supporting AST in coordinating the development and follow-up of the command system function in the army.
• Leading unit trials.
• Maintaining a network for the command system function in the army as well as with NATO and other combat forces.
• Leading and integrating development work with NATO for the command system function in the army.
• Being the contact person for AST, FMV, FOI, and the industry for the area of work.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who has a good ability to collaborate and cooperate both internally and externally. You have a strong desire to develop yourself and your area of responsibility. You are driven and have a good ability to work independently and goal-oriented. You have high integrity and are security-conscious. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Professional officer OF 3 or equivalent competence.
• Service with adequate experience from service within the command system function in the army's combat units.
• Experience with command systems and associated platforms.
• B driver's license (manual).
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in English.

Meritorious:

• It is meritorious if you have practical and extensive experience from service in various parts of the command system within the army's combat units, for example, Brigade Command Company Commander, Deputy C Division Command Battalion, Command Chief Brigade or Division.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in French.
• Leading development work in the Armed Forces.
• It is also meritorious with practical and theoretical competence in development activities with Concept Development and Experimentation.
• It is also meritorious with practical and theoretical competence in development activities with the Armed Forces.
• Leading enterprise architecture work and modeling.

Other

About the Employment: Number of positions: 1. Employment form: Permanent. Employment degree: Full-time. Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement. Work location: Skövde, but Kvarn may also be considered depending on the applicant's wishes. Part of the working time will be allocated to other locations to support the Armed Forces' activities. Business trips: will occur to a relatively large extent, primarily nationally but also internationally.

Information about the Position

Head of the Command Communication Department, Ulrich Segner 076- 853 55 95

Information about the Recruitment Process

HR Generalist Victoria Jungert, 070-265 54 69

Union Representatives:

Can be reached via the switchboard 010-82 65 00
Officers' Union Freddy Wozny
Defense Union Britt Dahlman
Seko Defense Crister Florin

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-17. 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 Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Army Combat School is a joint army school for the development, education, and training of the army's combat units. The Army Combat School trains officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities. In close cooperation with the army staff and other units, the Army Combat School develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and material. Within the framework of the entire Armed Forces' growth, the Army Combat School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army.

The 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 conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life. The Armed Forces takes advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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 comes with an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position. Each permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period unless you are already employed in the Armed Forces.

With the application for employment, a CV and 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.