Office for Coordination of National Security and Defense Issues

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The Office for Coordination of National Security and Defense Issues is tasked with supporting the National Security Advisor in analyzing, coordinating, and directing issues as well as organizing trips/visits within the scope of the office's responsibilities. The office is responsible for the overall coordination of the government's NATO policy and supports the National Security Advisor in assisting the Prime Minister with ongoing NATO and defense policy issues. The office is also responsible for space issues, defense industrial matters, and export issues within the defense sector.

We are now seeking an experienced officer who will be responsible for the ongoing management and coordination of NATO issues, monitoring the National Security Strategy, and matters concerning capability development within total defense, including defense industrial and export issues.

The work is characterized by close dialogue with the Prime Minister's political staff, the National Security Advisor, the management support, the offices under the National Security Advisor, and other relevant parties within the Government Offices. Ongoing daily cooperation with the office for foreign and security policy issues will be particularly important. The work environment is creative and varied, maintaining a high pace. A key part of the assignment is the ability to represent the office in various contexts internally, externally, and internationally.

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Your background

We are looking for someone with an academic degree in political science, law, or a relevant field, or alternatively another educational background deemed equivalent by the employer. You also have several years of experience working in the Government Offices and have experience working closely with political leadership. Furthermore, you have several years of experience working with current defense and security policy issues and analyses within the Government Offices, the EU, and NATO, as well as experience in identifying, coordinating, and creating consensus on issues affecting many in both national and international contexts. The position also requires several years of successful coordination and analysis of relevant activities with positive results, as well as successfully representing an organization in various contexts with many stakeholders.

You have a very good understanding of the working methods and decision-making processes of the Government Offices and the regulations governing them, as well as insight and understanding of what it is like to work in a politically governed organization. You also have good knowledge of the military defense and defense industrial and export issues, and a very good understanding of Swedish defense and security policy. We also see that you have very good knowledge of NATO and knowledge of the EU's role in the defense area.

Knowledge of and experience with national security and defense issues within the area of responsibility of the Prime Minister's Office is an advantage, as is experience working across multiple ministries and agencies in a relevant field. Knowledge of the structure and design of total defense is also an advantage.

You must be able to express yourself very well in both spoken and written Swedish and English. Knowledge of languages beyond Swedish and English is an advantage.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees in the Government Offices are holistic thinking, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

You also have very good judgment and make correct assessments and priorities, showing discretion in statements, actions, and decisions. You have a very good ability to collaborate, build relationships, and create trust with stakeholders and other actors, as well as the ability to place an issue in a broader context and coordinate different interests. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Read more at: Employee and leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Other

The employment is permanent. The position is classified and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested? If you want to know more about the position and what we offer, contact Magnus Bergman, Acting Head of Office, or recruitment specialist Siri Hågefalk. Union contacts are Susanne Grund for Saco and Karina Åbom-Engberg for ST. All can be reached through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline offers from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by February 23, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Prime Minister's Office is responsible for leading and coordinating the work in the Government Offices.