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The Air Staff is looking for a Strategic Advisor with the main responsibility for the long-term direction of the Air Force Command. Do you want to work at the heart of the Swedish Air Force and contribute directly to shaping and achieving the Air Force Chief's strategic objectives?

We are now looking for an engaged and analytical strategist who wishes to work close to the leadership in an organization undergoing constant development.

About the Position

As a Strategic Advisor at the Air Staff, you will work in a role with very high integrity and in close collaboration with the Air Force Command (AFC), the Military Adviser (MA), other parts of the AFC executive support, and the Air Staff leadership. The position means that you are a central link in shaping and implementing strategic visions into practical operations, as well as monitoring these operations.

The Air Staff is an organization under continuous adaptation, which places high demands on flexibility. The nature and focus of the tasks may vary depending on the current leadership's direction and specific support needs.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you are responsible for supporting the Air Force Command's long-term operations through strategic planning, analysis, and monitoring. You act as a qualified support to the Air Force Command and the Air Staff in identifying and implementing overarching goals and directions into concrete activities and results. The role also involves contributing to the planning and execution of meetings, visits, and other strategically important activities.

• Responsible for the Air Force Command's long-term objectives, direction, planning, and operational monitoring
• Conduct qualified analyses and contribute to the development of strategies
• Act as an advisor to the Air Force Command and the Air Staff on matters concerning long-term development and goal achievement
• Support the implementation of long-term goals and directions into concrete activities
• Support the Air Staff regarding invitations, handbooks, travel, and visits with a focus on purpose, content, and execution
• Support the Air Staff in preparing decision materials for meetings, speeches, and other leadership activities
• Assist the Air Staff in the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, and visit programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant academic degree or equivalent competence as assessed by the employer
• At least 5 years of work experience relevant to the position
• Experience in analysis for decision-making and direction-setting work
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
• Category B driver's license

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone with high personal maturity and who is comfortable operating in an environment with high demands for discretion and judgment. You are receptive and have a well-developed ability to read needs and adapt your support to the individual you assist.

The role requires you to be proactive, have good analytical skills, and be able to see the big picture in complex contexts. You need to be comfortable working in an organization characterized by change, where your priorities may need to shift quickly to meet the leadership's needs.

In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on your personal attributes.

Merits

• Good knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' organization, leadership, and monitoring
• Experience of working in executive support
• Experience and knowledge of methods for planning and monitoring military operations
• Good knowledge of various analytical methods relevant in a defense context.

Other

Employment type: Civil permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period.

Working hours: 100%

Work location: Uppsala

Date of commencement: As soon as possible, by agreement

Individual salary setting applies.

Information about the position

Anders Brunvall

Union Representatives

OFR/O, Lars-Olof Wretling

OFR/S, Caroline Nilsson

SACO, Johan Nyström

SEKO, Åsa Karlsson

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

Application

We welcome your application no later than 2026-06-18. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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 Air Staff's primary and largest task is to support the Air Force Chief's leadership of all squadrons and schools in the Air Force at all levels of the conflict scale. The Air Staff develops, plans, executes, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Air Force Chief. The Air Staff consists of approximately 350 employees. The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units and has the task of monitoring and protecting Swedish airspace. This is a 24/7, year-round mission to ensure Sweden's integrity. Approximately 5,100 employees, both civilian and military, work within the Air Force. 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. 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 personal 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.