Vacant job

We make society work for people on the road, on tracks, in the air, and on the sea.

That is why we need the best expertise. Our mission is important and has significance in everyday life – both for individuals and businesses. With us, we take responsibility, treat everyone well, and respect differences. As an employee, you contribute to a sustainable future.

About the job

The Swedish Transport Agency is responsible for supervision and regulatory development in the rail traffic sector. In the Rail Traffic unit, we work with issues related to the functioning of the railway market, access to railway infrastructure, and the rights of train passengers. Our activities contribute to the effective functioning of the railway market from a competition perspective.

As an investigator, you will work with supervision and analysis within the railway market area. The work involves interpreting and applying national and EU legal regulations and assessing how the regulations are followed by market actors.

You are important to us

Do you enjoy working together with others and want to develop in your professional role? With us, you can expect career development, a trusting relationship with management, and a sustainable work life. We are a secure employer who cares about your health with time for wellness during work hours, flexible working hours, a generous number of vacation days, and days off during holidays.

You will

• carry out supervisory cases according to the requirements of the Railway Market Act and associated EU regulations
• analyze complex issues with legal, economic, and market aspects
• prepare decision-making materials, reports, and other written products
• engage in dialogue with railway companies, infrastructure managers, and other authorities
• contribute to the development of supervisory methods, processes, and regulations
• participate in international cooperation within the EU as needed.

The work is varied and combines independent analytical work with teamwork.

You must have

• a relevant academic degree in social sciences, law, economics, statistics, or another field that the Swedish Transport Agency considers equivalent
• experience in qualified investigative work or analytical tasks that have involved: identifying and defining issues, formulating investigative questions and approaches, gathering, processing, and evaluating information from multiple sources in a systematic way using scientific or established analytical methods, and compiling results into a structured decision-making basis or report
• experience in gathering, processing, and evaluating information from multiple sources in a systematic way, preferably using scientific or established analytical methods
• excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• good ability to express yourself in English, both orally and in writing.

It is an advantage if you also have

• experience from supervisory activities or other governmental functions that involve applying laws and regulations
• knowledge of the transport sector, particularly the railway area
• experience working in international contexts, for example related to work within the EU or cooperation with other authorities
• experience interpreting and applying EU legal acts
• experience working with large data sets, for example by: retrieving data from databases or registers, processing and analyzing data using statistical or analytical tools, drawing conclusions based on data analysis.

We want you to

• have good collaboration skills, i.e., work well with others and relate to them in a responsive and smooth manner. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively
• be structured, i.e., plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively, and set and adhere to deadlines.
• have a holistic view, i.e., see the big picture and consider the larger perspective. You understand your role and act in the best interest of the entire organization in your actions and decisions.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

More information

The employment is permanent with placement in Borlänge. Appointment by agreement. We normally apply a probationary period. As an employee with us, there is an opportunity to work remotely up to three days a week. The needs of the organization and the nature of the tasks will determine whether and to what extent this is possible. Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security review with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted. For some of our tasks in security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

If you have questions, please contact section manager Carl von Utfall Kull, 010 – 495 61 22, [email protected]. ST, Patrik Malmberg and Saco-S, Ingela Svensson can be reached through our switchboard at 0771-503 503.

We do not want advertisers and staffing companies to contact us.

Apply

Apply via our website and attach a complete CV and a personal letter marked with reference number TSG 2026-2427. We need your application by April 6, 2026. If you have protected personal information, you should send your application by post; contact the recruiting manager for information on how to proceed. In your application documents, you need to describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits related to the current recruitment. If you proceed in the hiring process, educational/degree certificates and employment certificates that substantiate the knowledge and experience relevant to the position must always be presented.

Welcome to become our new colleague!

About the Swedish Transport Agency

Number of employees: Approximately 2000.

Locations: We have employees in 12 locations across the country. The largest part of the operations is located in Borlänge, Norrköping, and Örebro. The headquarters is in Norrköping.