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Do you want to make a societal impact and contribute to Sweden's independence in the world? We are looking for technical intelligence analysts with a special focus on data analysis who want to help develop methods, prototypes, and technical solutions in our work producing intelligence. At FRA, we work with unique tasks – for Sweden's security and integrity.

Your Mission

As a technical analyst, you belong to the Signals Intelligence Department, which conducts signals surveillance in accordance with the Act on Signals Surveillance in Defence Intelligence Operations. The department works with the collection of raw material, processing, and analysis, and delivers intelligence reports and other services to the agency's commissioning authorities.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to use and develop your data analysis skills to solve complex problems and streamline various parts of the operation, from collection to intelligence reporting. You will collaborate with other technical intelligence analysts and analysts with specific subject matter expertise within an intelligence area, as well as with software developers to move prototypes into production.

In the role of technical analyst, your main responsibilities include contributing to intelligence production by:

• Analyzing and visualizing large datasets
• Developing data access in a central data warehouse for metrics
• Developing methodologies and processes for data analysis
• Producing statistical reports and dashboards for decision support and follow-up/evaluation
• Transforming large and complex datasets into insights to help the agency make well-founded decisions

Domestic and international travel occurs as part of the assignment. The position involves handling classified information, so it is important that you are comfortable handling such data.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• An academic degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, or another technical discipline considered equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of statistics
• Extensive professional experience in data analysis and handling large and complex datasets
• Experience with various tools and libraries for data analysis, e.g., Python and Pandas or Polars
• Fluency in writing, understanding, and communicating in Swedish and English

We consider it meritorious if you have:

• Acted as a mentor or team lead for a work group in the field
• Worked with quantitative business monitoring
• Experience in data communication (IP) and networks
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience applying AI solutions
• Worked within intelligence services
• Experience with big-data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark
• Experience with ETL development in e.g., Java or Python
• Knowledge of requirements gathering and dashboard development in BI tools

Personal Attributes

We are looking for you with the following qualities:

Collaborative Ability – Works well with others. Relates to them in a listening and flexible manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively.

Goal- and Result-Oriented – Works towards goals and focuses on results. Driven by goal- and result-thinking in prioritization, planning, and action. Adapts direction when goals change.

Development-Oriented – Easily embraces and sees opportunities with new ideas, methods, and ways of working. Drives and implements change.

Problem-Solving Analytical Ability – Works well with complex issues. Analyzes and breaks down problems into their components and solves complicated problems.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena where every task is part of something larger. In one way or another, as an employee, you will contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You make a real difference every day.

Our task as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber field and signals surveillance, and a warning bell for military threats.

Since 2024, FRA has led the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and handle cyber threats.

As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive induction training and continuous competence development, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of different competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique traits and prerequisites. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to an stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se). For more information about the National Cyber Security Centre, visit www.ncsc.se (http://www.ncsc.se).

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

More Information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, approx. 10 minutes from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security classification. Before employment, you will undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized in wartime. We apply a six-month probation period. For more information, you are welcome to email [email protected]. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We receive applications via www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se) by 2026-06-14. Reference number 2026FRA1110-2.

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

Keywords: Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Metrics, Statistics

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.
Working Hours: Daytime.