Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) has a consolidated responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of command support systems within the Swedish Armed Forces.

FMTIS operates continuously during peace, crisis, and war, meaning the unit is constantly deployed both nationally and internationally.

The unit has more than 1,800 employees spread across more than 30 locations in the country.

You will belong to GE South (GE Syd) and report directly to the Unit Commander, becoming part of the unit's leadership/staff, which operates with the majority of its employees in Karlskrona. GE South conducts operations that ensure the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command, 24/7, year-round. The unit consists of approximately 190 employees distributed across 7 departments on 6 locations within the Military Region South (MR S) area.

We offer you:

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity, as well as high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities and prerequisites for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on operational needs and your career goals.
• Three hours of exercise per week during working hours, and you can receive compensation for sports clothing and start-up fees.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28–35 days of vacation per year, depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and sick leave for dependents (VAB), as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

Main Responsibilities

• Represent, lead, and develop personnel and operations within your own unit in both the Wartime Organization (KRO) and the Peacetime Organization (GRO).
• Contribute to the implementation, quality assurance, follow-up, and reporting of assignments within your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to occupational health, environmental, and safety issues concerning your own unit.
• Ensure that the business management system is implemented in the operations.
• Participate in the unit's budgeting, follow-up, and forecasting work.
• Participate in the unit's development, planning, and quality work.
• Prepare materials for follow-up, analysis, and reports regarding production.
• Prepare, handle, and store classified documents.
• Collaborate with referred units, customers, and authorities within the total defense.
• Act as the unit's Production Manager (operational-strategic).

On-Call Duties

• Be prepared to take over the Unit Commander's duties.
• Conduct/participate in investigations and projects.
• Participate in centrally conducted dialogues/collaboration with customers/commissioners.
• Be responsible for measures according to specific delegation.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least three years of documented experience in personnel responsibility and workforce leadership at the operational level within a government agency.
• Valid driver's license, category B.

Personal Attributes

As a person, you are open and social, but can also act independently. You have good collaboration skills and are accustomed to taking significant personal responsibility. You are service-oriented, stress-resistant, and have good analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Service at the battalion staff level or equivalent civilian level.
• Experience with and knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' command system.

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent employment as a civilian, starting with a 6-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Karlskrona, with travel to other locations in the country.

Start date: As agreed.

Information about the position

Marie Bergkvist. All can be reached via the switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

For information regarding the recruitment process

Rebecca Thörnberg. All can be reached via the switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Union Representatives

OFRS - Martin Sparr, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

SEKO - Matz Felix, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

SACO - Agnetha Landquist, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

OFRO - Heikki Videll, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

All can be reached via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-06-09. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. We will begin the recruitment process on an ongoing basis.

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 Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command - 24/7, year-round. The unit has a consolidated responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' technical command system, which supports military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2,000 employees at more than 32 locations around the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).
An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.
A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented.
Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.