Vacant job

The NUE Combat Support Unit supports decision-makers on the battlefield as well as at the political level. The unit collects information, analyzes its implications, and relays findings to relevant commanders – both nationally and internationally.

The unit is subordinate to the Chief of the Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) and is not part of the new intelligence agency.

Main Responsibilities

You will work with analysis regarding a geographical or thematic processing area linked to one of the conflict areas where Sweden operates. The work aims to provide decision-makers in the Government Offices and Swedish and multinational military commanders with the best possible decision support. In practice, this means identifying patterns and drawing relevant conclusions based on reporting from various sources.

You will work with a broad range of issues, from security policy analysis to tactical intelligence services. The position involves participating in the planning and direction of collection within the processing area, producing written intelligence reports, and conducting briefings. Furthermore, you are expected to collaborate with various actors both in Sweden and abroad.

Foreign service is a mandatory recurring part of the position. The frequency of rotations is planned in consultation between employees and management, estimated at three months per year.

Requirements

• Commissioned Officer Degree or Specialist Officer Degree
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.
• Driver’s license, class B or higher
• Swedish citizenship

Meritorious Qualifications

• Service in an intelligence position
• Four years of experience as an OF/SO, preferably more
• Experience from service in international military operations and/or missions
• Previous work experience from Must, the Operations Management, the Government Offices, other defense agencies, or other relevant authorities
• Additional language skills
• Academic education

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is meticulous and has good stylistic ability in both speech and writing. You have a good understanding of systems and a strong analytical ability to process and analyze large amounts of text and data.

Furthermore, you have good judgment and are humble regarding the complexity of the task. You have good self-awareness and very good ability to build and maintain relationships, both with internal and external parties. Under pressure, you have a very good ability to maintain focus and perform. Handling short and long deadlines is no problem for you.

You are curious and wish to develop within the operational area and have a desire to develop as an Intelligence Officer/Commander. To thrive in the role, two of your interests are reading and physical activity.

Other Information

In this process, we ask you to be patient. You have several steps to go through, and a large number of applicants will undergo testing.

Timeline and Process Steps:

• Digital test (problem-solving and personality assessment) – from week 634
• Physical tests – SATURDAY week 645 (AM/PM)
• Writing test – SATURDAY week 645 (AM/PM)
• Professional interview – from week 650 to week 703
• Psychological assessment – from week 705
• Security clearance interview – from week 710

You will be informed continuously if you are qualified for the next step.

The position is a permanent employment with a six-month probationary period. Start date: 2027-08-09. The position also implies that you are war-placed (krigsplacerad).

Service begins in August 2027 with a joint education. The education comprises approximately eight months of position-specific training, which includes, among other things, training in intelligence services and military skills. Working hours during the education may be inconvenient during shorter periods.

If you are not approved in the stages, your probationary employment will be terminated. If you already have an employment in the Swedish Armed Forces, a reassignment will take place.

The position is located in Stockholm, but travel occurs.

Selection is ongoing. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we want you to explain why you are suited for this position. Also attach relevant certificates and transcripts such as OF/SO degree, academic degree, and courses/educations you refer to in your CV.

To maintain good physical and mental health, physical training must be performed at least 3 hours/week during working hours. The employer provides training clothes and every other year you receive a subsidy (currently 1,200 SEK) for training shoes. As an employee at NUE, you have access to counselors specialized in mission and family support.

The position is subject to secrecy, so we urge you to be discreet in your communication regarding your application for the position.

Questions about the position or the recruitment process can be emailed to: [email protected], please state “OF/SO NUE” in the subject line.

Union Representatives

• SACO – Anders Markow
• OFR/O – Roger Ericsson
• SEKO – Katarina Kruse
• OFR/S – Maria Ekelund

All can be reached via email: [email protected]

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

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The Military Intelligence and Security Service (Must) is part of the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters in Stockholm. We provide the government and the Swedish Armed Forces with qualified decision support regarding global developments and threats to Sweden's and the Swedish Armed Forces' security. Our vision is "A safer Sweden in an uncertain world." Must is a knowledge organization offering both exciting and important tasks for Sweden. Here, both officers and civilian experts work in various fields, e.g., political science, IT, economics, technology, mathematics, and HR. A large part of Must's operations are subject to secrecy, and we therefore ask you not to tell others than your closest relatives that you have applied for a job at Must. Read more about Must and our operations: https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/musts-arsoversikter/must-arsoversikt-2022.pdf (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/siteassets/2-om-forsvarsmakten/dokument/musts-arsoversikter/must-arsoversikt-2022.pdf)

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