Vacant job

Staff Officer to the Implementation Department at MSS Headquarters in Kvarn

Would you like to be an employee at the Implementation Department of the Army Combat School's (MSS) headquarters in Kvarn and be part of leading and coordinating the Army Combat School's operations?

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

The Army Combat School is seeking a career officer who wishes to serve at the Implementation Department of the MSS headquarters in Kvarn. The Army Combat School is organized with a headquarters, a development unit, a training unit, a training center, and the cadre staff of the 1st Division. MSS operations are conducted in both Skövde and Kvarn. The MSS headquarters consists of approximately 29 employees and is divided into seven departments under the leadership of the Chief of Staff. The position is located at the MSS headquarters' Implementation Department, which has personnel in both Skövde and Kvarn. At the Implementation Department in Skövde, there are a Chief, a Staff Officer, a Traffic Safety Officer, an Administrator, and an IT Manager. In Kvarn, there are an Operational Safety Officer, an Administrator, and the vacant position of Staff Officer.

Main Responsibilities

As a Staff Officer at the Implementation Department, you will work both independently, by leading preparations within the headquarters, and/or in temporarily assembled working groups within MSS. The work will vary in nature and scope, where a flexible approach and task adaptation are prerequisites for achieving expected results. The position of Staff Officer also includes supporting the Security Department at the MSS headquarters as Deputy Security Officer in Kvarn, as well as being able to participate in exercise leadership during exercises.

Requirements

• Career Officer SO7 – OF2.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Good computer skills in the Swedish Armed Forces' IT systems.
• Category B driver's license, manual transmission.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for you who have good social skills and thrive in a work environment with a forward-looking attitude. You are unpretentious and enjoy working both independently and in a group. You are structured and solution-oriented, finding ways forward in the event of any problems to contribute to the common operations. You communicate easily with others, both internally and externally, and feel confident in your actions. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Experience of working in a headquarters at battalion/regiment level.
• Experience of short- and long-term planning.
• Experience of implementation leadership at battalion/regiment level.

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent position
Full-time equivalent: Full-time
Place of work: Kvarn
Date of commencement: By agreement
Individual salary setting applies

The position involves business travel, evening and weekend duties, as well as participation in exercises.

For information about the position

Mj Tomas Bergman C, Implementation Department, 070-862 75 87

For information about the recruitment process

Victoria Jungert, HR Generalist, 070-265-54 69

Union representatives can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 65 00

Officers' Association (OFR/O): Peter Edman
Defense Union (OFR/S): Britt Dahlman
SEKO: Crister Florin

Please submit your application no later than 2026-08-05.

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-common 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 standard units, 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.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is 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 capitalize on the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. An employment with us implies 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. 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 companies and salespeople are declined.