Staff Officer to the Air Staff A5

The Swedish Armed Forces is in a dynamic growth period to build a stronger defense that can meet the deteriorating global situation. Within the air domain, this requires both new units and capabilities, where cutting-edge technology is a central part. This involves the introduction of new material systems, as well as the turnover and maintenance of older systems. The coordinating body for this is the Air Staff A5.

About the Position

The Air Force is in constant development. The Air Force's control system consists of air combat control, air surveillance, communication control, security units, and mobile sensor units. The global situation demands a high development pace of current and future capabilities. As a staff officer, you will actively participate in the process of this development. You will work closely with the Air Force's control units and the Air Combat School, as well as with other branches of the defense.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the War Unit Responsible (KFA) Control.
• Participate in the development and formulation of the Air Force's control organization.
• Lead, direct, plan, coordinate, and follow up on the functions of the control system.
• Establish requirements and lead organizational and methodological trials.
• Participate in exercises.
• Monitor developments in the control area both nationally and internationally.
• Engage in development work with international partners within the control function.
• Address change needs.

The Swedish Armed Forces is growing, and the tasks may change over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Officer SO7 or OF2.
• Good language skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Current and well-established knowledge of the Air Force's control organization.
• Driving license B.

Personal Qualities

You enjoy taking initiative and responsibility, are collaborative and relationship-building.

You are confident, stable, can work solution-oriented, and appreciate change work. You have strategic thinking where you can see the impact of details on a whole. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience in development work within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience from staff work at unit level.
• Experience from staff work at central level.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Swedish 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 (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Uppsala
Start date: As soon as possible or as agreed

Travel nationally as well as internationally is part of the job.

Inquiries about the Position

Contact C War Unit Section Stefan Lövgren

Information about the Recruitment Process

Recruitment Responsible FS A5, Yasmine Hamberg

Union Representatives

Officers' Union OFR/O, Lars-Olof Wretling
Defense Union OFR/S, Caroline Nilsson
SACO FM, Johan Nyström
SEKO, Åsa Karlsson

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

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-02-12. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position and answer the specified selection questions.

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 primary and largest task of the Air Staff is to support the Air Force Chief's leadership of all squadrons and schools in the Air Force at all levels of the conflict scale. The Air Staff develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Air Force Chief. The Air Staff consists of approximately 350 employees. The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units and is tasked with monitoring and protecting Sweden's airspace. It is a mission that continues around the clock, year-round, to ensure Sweden's integrity. Approximately 5100 employees, both civilian and military, work within the Air Force.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base that is 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. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be assigned to war and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, CV and a 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 sellers are not welcome.