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FOI-PERS-2026-618

Contribute to societal development and security. Do you want to work with advanced analysis that makes a real difference? FOI is looking for analysts who wish to contribute to the development of Sweden's civilian and military defense – in a role where complex issues meet tangible societal benefit. We offer a balanced work life, a stimulating work environment, and socially important work!

About the Position

As a Junior Analyst in Defense Economics and Futures Studies, you will work on structuring and analyzing issues related to the total defense's resources, processes, organization, and results, with the aim of developing decision support materials that improve these operations.

You will work in a project format together with colleagues and clients, sometimes being deployed to organizations such as the Swedish Armed Forces or the Government Offices. The assignments vary from rapid analyses to more long-term studies and require strong analytical skills, collaboration abilities, and the ability to communicate results clearly. You will work on several projects in parallel.

About the Unit

You will become part of the Business Area Defense Economics and Futures Studies, which belongs to the Division of Defense Analysis. Together, our employees in the Division of Defense Analysis form a unique analysis organization with a wide breadth of experience and academic disciplines. The business area, like the division, is characterized by our ability to combine analysis and research to cross-disciplinarily identify, describe, and solve complex problems. Read more about the division here: Defense Analysis (#).

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

• An academic degree at master's or equivalent level in economics, information technology, computer science, or similar.
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods.
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

We see that you, as a candidate, have a good ability to collaborate with both colleagues and clients. You relate to other people in a listening and empathetic manner. You work well with complex issues, where you analyze and break down problems into their constituent parts. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Merits

• Experience working in project formats.
• Proven experience in analysis and written production within the business area's subject fields, for example through a master's thesis or degree project.

What do we offer you?

The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is a government agency that conducts world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civilian defense. We offer a unique workplace where you get the opportunity to work on what is important for the total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civilian actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We work consciously for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a number of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may be initiated with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to help find answers for a safer world?

Send your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the apply button by June 12th!

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Ulf Jonsson or Anna Ryrfeldt. Union representatives are David Sundell (Saco-S) and Lisa Bergsten (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00. Since the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Prior to security clearance, certified copies of education and service certificates relevant to the position are requested.

FOI is a government agency, meaning submitted application documents become public documents that may be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment agencies are declined.