Analyst at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI)

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defence and security to support Sweden's military and civil defence. The research spans several areas, such as underwater, cyber defence, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defence, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analyses. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defence capability.

Are you attracted to working on complex issues that contribute to the development of total defence? Do you have experience in analytical work and are you interested in working with a scientific approach to support decision-making? Then FOI could be your new workplace! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the position

As an analyst, you will work with various issues to develop decision-making and knowledge support that can contribute to increased quality and efficiency within the military defence. Analytical support as well as method development, investigations, and research are some of the tasks.

The work is carried out both independently and together with clients and colleagues. The tasks can have both long-term focus and work with short timeframes and quick conclusions. The work is performed by our operations analysts both at FOI in Kista and on-site with the Armed Forces either at the Headquarters or at one of the service branches' staffs in Muskö, Uppsala, or Enköping. To some extent, field and exercise activities with inconvenient working hours may occur.

The positions are located in one of the four units that are part of the Operations Analysis area within the Defence Analysis department.

About the department and operational area

Together, our employees in the Defence Analysis department form a unique analysis organization with a wide range of experiences and academic disciplines. The department is characterized by our ability to combine analyses and research to interdisciplinary identify, describe, and solve complex problems. We contribute to better mutual understanding between the actors of total defence and to strengthening society's ability to meet future challenges.

The Operations Analysis area includes research, method, and expert support that through studies and analyses supports decision-makers within military defence. Many of our analysts work integrated with our clients to directly support operations for orientation, planning, follow-up, and evaluation. Our main client is the Armed Forces.

Read more about the department here: Defence Analysis (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html).

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• an academic degree at the master's level in natural sciences or social sciences or is a civil engineer, alternatively acquired equivalent competence through relevant work experience or other relevant education that is assessed to provide equivalent knowledge and skills,
• at least 5 years of current experience in qualified analytical work, research, or investigations relevant to our operations,
• knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods,
• good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

To thrive in the role, you collaborate well with both colleagues and clients and other stakeholders. You have very good problem-solving analytical skills that enable you to handle and analyze complex problems. You also need to be able to work independently and adapt your approach to the situation. You also have high integrity. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Meritorious

It is an advantage if you have:

• knowledge of total defence, especially within the military defence,
• experience from the total defence area,
• experience in project management.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defence and security to support Sweden's military and civil defence. We offer a unique workplace where you can work on what is important for total defence and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defence authorities and with civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defence capability.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html).

The position is a permanent employment that will begin with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to be part of finding the answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than Sunday, March 15, 2026!

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Ida Källén or Martin Hurtig. Union representatives are Monia Lougui (Saco-S) and Lisa Bergsten (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Before the security review, certified copies of the relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority whereby submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to outsiders upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcomed.