Secretariat for Economic Governance and Management Support, Ministry of Defence

Do you want to be at the center of events where economic issues meet Swedish and international defense and security policy? Here is an opportunity to contribute to Sweden's security and defense! You will play an important role in developing and supporting the Ministry of Defence's work with economic analysis and budget work. You will be part of a team that coordinates the department's budget work and other cross-departmental processes. Together with your colleagues, you will support the units with quality assurance and a holistic perspective.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

In this role, you will identify needs for and conduct economic analyses as well as impact assessments within the defense and security policy area. You will support the development and management of methods and approaches that ensure high quality in economic analyses and assessments within the Ministry of Defence. The work involves producing well-founded decision-making materials for the political leadership and contributing to the secretariat's staff tasks through assessment and coordination of economic governance. As expert support, you will be an important resource for competence development in economic issues and help strengthen the economic analytical capacity within the department.

An important part of the assignment is to continuously monitor and analyze national and international conditions that affect the economic prerequisites for defense and security policy. The role involves many points of contact, both with colleagues within the department and the political leadership, as well as with corresponding functions in other departments, the Ministry of Finance's budget department, and other relevant actors.

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Your background

We are looking for someone with an academic background in a relevant field, such as economics, political science, or other equivalent education. You have experience working in public administration, preferably at a Swedish authority, or other qualified work with socio-economic analysis. Experience with the state budget process and governance of public administration is important, as well as a very good ability to express yourself in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

It is an advantage if you have a master's degree or equivalent and experience and knowledge in defense and security policy, NATO, or the EU and its institutions.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees at the Government Offices are wholeness, 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 come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

You are used to analyzing economic data and have an interest in quantitative analysis. You have the ability to systematically structure and analyze large amounts of information and to pedagogically describe complex relationships and connections. In your work, you apply a systems and cross-sectoral perspective. You are service-oriented, helpful, and responsive to different needs.

Other

The employment is permanent with a six-month probationary period. The position is classified in a security class and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Erica Wass, unit manager, Yosef Belachew, special manager for economic governance, or Carl Garellick, HR officer. Union contacts are Karina Åbom-Engberg, ST, and Katja Wahlsten, SACO. All can be reached via the switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services. Please register your application in our recruitment tool by March 9, 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 which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for issues concerning Sweden's military defense as well as the coordination of civil defense and the society's crisis preparedness.