Deputy Head of Department at the Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces exists to protect Sweden. Do you want to take the next step in your career and contribute to ensuring the Armed Forces' command capability? Do you enjoy leading and distributing work? We are growing and now looking for a person who can contribute to the planning and execution of work to achieve the department's goals.

Main Responsibilities

As the deputy head of department, you are an active part of the department's management team and support the head in solving the department's tasks. Together, you are responsible for achieving our mission and working efficiently. The deputy reports directly to the head of department, and in some cases, the unit head. The role involves organizing, leading, and developing the department in matters concerning operations, personnel, security, budget, and working environment. You will be part of a close-knit team, where the department consists of both civilian and military employees. You will lead planning with tasks of varying nature, so flexibility is a prerequisite.

Your tasks will be solved during regular office hours. The position also requires that you be flexible and able to work evenings, weekends, or during exercises, which sometimes occur over an extended period.

We Offer You

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and entry fees
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28–35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the possibility to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

You who are applying should have:

• Officer's degree and OF 2, or specialist officer's degree and SO 7.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish
• Driving license B
• Swedish citizenship.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is interested in a position with a high degree of independence. The position requires good leadership in harmony with the Armed Forces' values. You have a very good ability to collaborate and engage while being skilled at creating conditions for good results. To succeed in the role, good judgment and accountability are also required, as well as a willingness to lead development and change work and a high level of security awareness.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and how you complement the other managers in the department.

Meritorious

• Previous managerial experience, including employer and personnel responsibilities.
• Service in staff.
• Experience in troop training.
• Good knowledge of command and information systems or logistics in the Armed Forces.

Other:

• The employment is a full-time permanent position that begins with a 6-month probationary period.
• The position is placed in a security class. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment.
• Work location: Örebro
• Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.
• Travel may occur in the work.

Welcome with your application by March 22, 2026. Your application should only include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions. Any questions about the position will be answered by Pierre Jakobsson at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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 Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, all year round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

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.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.