Vacant job

The Development Unit at the Army Combat School (MSS) is seeking a Development Officer in the area of Unit Development for Armored Transport Capability within the Army.

Are you interested in independent work with opportunities to develop units, methods, and materiel systems? If so, you are welcome to the Army Combat School (MSS), the workplace where we create decision support for the development of the future Army.

The role of the Army Combat School (MSS) is to create the prerequisites for the Army to solve its assigned tasks in the best possible way, both nationally and internationally, in collaboration with other parts of the Army. MSS also handles tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces, such as the development and procurement of soldier-borne equipment, small arms, and support weapons. Within this framework, the Army Combat School educates the Armed Forces' future commanders using advanced training facilities and extensive knowledge.

About the Development Unit

The Development Unit at the Army Combat School provides the Army Staff, the Defense Staff, other parts of the Swedish Armed Forces, and other authorities with results from trials and studies, decision support, and advice. The unit is organized into a unit leadership and six departments, including one unit and capability-oriented department, one study and experiment department, two unit departments (battalion with materiel responsibility for standardized vehicles, one in Skövde and one in Kvarn, Borensberg), a command and control development department, and a publications department. The Development Unit leads capability development for unit types (division, brigade, maneuver battalions, and independent companies) on behalf of and in close cooperation with the Army Staff.

Main Responsibilities

As a Representative for the Armored Transport Company Unit Type, you will work on development issues regarding the capabilities required for the Army to conduct movements of heavy materiel, specifically tanks/armored vehicles and tracked vehicles. The position involves, among other things, participation in trials/wargames/studies, participation in materiel development, work on unit objectives, manuals, and regulations, and some training. The work will involve many contact surfaces such as other functional schools, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), and industry.

Qualifications

• The position is at level SO/7, but your background, length of service, and experience are highly valued. The Army Combat School sees it as natural to be part of your career development and to offer level-advancing education if desired.
• You have experience with today's armored transport company or logistics within a maneuver battalion (transported units).
• You have good skills in expressing yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Class B driver's license (manual transmission).

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who has good abilities in cooperation and collaboration, both internally and externally within the Army Combat School and the Swedish Armed Forces. You have a strong desire to develop yourself and your area of responsibility. You are driven but patient, and have good ability to work independently and goal-oriented. You have high integrity and are security-conscious. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• Experience from logistics at a maneuver battalion.
• Training on one of the tracked vehicles that the armored transport company is dimensioned against.
• Practical experience in development activities at units, schools, or centers.
• International service.

Other

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment status: Full-time
• Start date: After agreement
• Work location: Skövde. According to cooperation, another location than Skövde may be the starting point for the work.
• Official travel occurs frequently, both nationally and internationally.
• A part of working hours will be located at other location(s).

Information about the position

Head of Department, Armor Department, mj Greger Ahlén, 070-228 32 01
[email protected]

Information about the recruitment process

HR-Generalist Victoria Jungert, 070-265 54 69

Union representatives can be reached via switchboard: 010-826 50 00

OFR/O: Freddy Wozny
OFR/S: Britt Dahlman
SEKO: Crister Florin

Please submit your application by 2026-08-05. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

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 Army Combat School is an army-wide school for the development, education, and training of the Army's combat units. The Army Combat School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities. In close cooperation with the Army Staff and other units, the Army Combat School develops unit types, capabilities, methods, and materiel. Within the framework of the entire Swedish Armed Forces' growth, the Army Combat School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the Army.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us implies placement in a security classification.

Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening 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. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Each permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, provided you are not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.