Head of HUMINT Department at the Defense Language School

The Swedish Armed Forces Intelligence and Security Centre (FMUndSäkC) is now seeking a Head for the HUMINT Department at the Defense Language School, OF2-3/SO7-8, located in Uppsala.

The Swedish Armed Forces Intelligence and Security Centre, FMUndSäkC, is a center for development and training within the Armed Forces' intelligence and security services. The center is joint across the armed forces and was established in 1998 when the Air Force and Army intelligence schools and the Defense Language School were merged at Uppsala garrison. FMUndSäkC consists of a Staff Unit, Development Unit, Training Unit, and Language School.

Seeking Unit

The HUMINT Department at the Defense Language School meets the Armed Forces' need for HUMINT personnel through training in human-based intelligence (HUMINT) as well as support for program-based basic training, specialist officer training, and professional and position training. The HUMINT Department manages and develops HUMINT training within the Armed Forces. The current position involves leading the HUMINT Department at the Defense Language School and being part of the Language School's management group.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, evaluate, and develop the operations of the department
• Personnel planning and evaluation of own staff
• Recruit personnel for the unit
• Exercise financial responsibility through budgeting and follow-up
• Qualified investigations
• International cooperation within the area of responsibility
• Report the department's activities to higher management

Qualifications

• You have completed the Higher Officer Program (e.g., HOP1 or HOP12) or are a reserve officer trained and hold at least OF-3 after completing TSK.
• Documented good leadership and management skills
• Experience in training
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Driving license B (manual)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone with 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, and you have high integrity and are security-conscious. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have practical and several years of experience in a managerial position or equivalent. Also meritorious is practical and several years of experience from different types of combat units and a good understanding of battalion and brigade structure or equivalent, as well as knowledge and understanding of the Armed Forces' central management. Practical experience of intelligence or security service at units, schools, or centers, as well as international service, is also considered meritorious. Completed management training in the areas of personnel, operations management, and finance is also meritorious.

Inquiries about the position can be made by

Head of the Defense Language School Hans Hagman can be reached via switchboard phone: 010-825 10 00

Inquiries about the recruitment process

HR Generalist Ann Forsman can be reached via switchboard phone: 010-825 10 00

Union Representatives

Officers' Union: Jonas Nilsson
Defense Union: Carolina Björkemyr
SACO-S FM Uppsala: Stephen Haughey

Phone number: 010-820 00 99 for all union contacts

Other

Work location: Uppsala
Duration: Permanent

Estimated start date: By agreement
Position level: OF2-3/SO7-8 (lower requirements for experienced OF2/SO7 may be considered)

Deadline for applications

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-02. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to motivate why you are suitable for this position.

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