Vacant job

The Special Operations Forces Command (SFL) is part of the Supreme Headquarters and the Defence Staff. SFL is organized to plan and lead special operations forces missions and to manage the production of special operations forces activities. SFL conducts leadership of special operations at the military strategic, operational, and tactical command levels. Working within the Special Operations Forces is demanding, but at the same time offers great opportunities and developmental challenges.

The Technical and Maintenance Office (TVK SF) is part of the Special Operations Forces Command (SFL). TVK SF is responsible for coordinating material systems within the Swedish Armed Forces Special Operations Forces (FMSF). The focus is on maintaining existing material systems, but also on work in early stages (needs generation/material ordering), and subsequently providing support to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) during material production.

About the Position

You will act as the owner's representative for special operations forces unique material within the material domain.

You are responsible for work within the material domain, including:

• Receiving deliveries from FMV and developing distribution plans for material systems.
• Collaborating with users of material systems within FMSF.
• Developing decision support materials for FMSF material systems.
• Maintenance planning.
• Material system security work.
• Decommissioning and disposal.
• Deviation management.
• Meetings within the material system area.
• Advisory role in the preparation of development and procurement of material systems.

Qualifications

• Officer or Specialist Officer degree with command support systems or technical orientation.
• Civilian employee with equivalent competence.
• Swedish citizenship.
• Good knowledge and experience of technical service within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Good technical understanding in the areas of IT, communications, or electronic warfare.
• Good knowledge of your own material system area.
• Good knowledge of the FMV procurement process.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English.
• Hold at least a Category B manual driver's license.

Merits

• Good knowledge and experience of material service within the Swedish Armed Forces or industry.
• Basic technical understanding in one or more material areas.

Personal Qualities

As a Material System Manager at TVK, you are expected to have a high level of security and secrecy awareness. To succeed in the role, you should be meticulous, structured, and responsible with high integrity. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, such as good cooperation skills, initiative, flexibility, stress tolerance, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently under your own responsibility.

Start Date

Start date by agreement during late autumn 2026, with workplace in Karlsborg.

Other

You must be prepared to serve outside regular working hours, regular duty station, and regular duties.

To be offered the position at SFL, you must be approved in a selection process where we assess your personal profile and ability among other things. The position requires a passed background check.

For the position at SFL, you should meet the Swedish Armed Forces' basic physical requirements.

The employment is a permanent position.

Probationary service may apply to those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

As the position may be subject to secrecy, we urge you to be discreet in your communication regarding your application for this position.

Application

We welcome your application containing a CV and a personal cover letter by 2026-08-15.

Questions about the position or union representatives should be sent to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with the subject line "MSL Communications".

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Application documents will not be returned.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

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The Swedish Armed Forces Special Operations Forces are a military strategic resource that increases the number of possible courses of action. A mission with the Special Operations Forces is characterized by high impact at the security policy level. This can, for example, involve freeing or rescuing Swedish citizens in international service or gathering intelligence. Within the Special Operations Forces, we strive for simplicity in both planning and execution, unpredictability through unconventional methods, as well as purposefulness, precision, and determination. The readiness is high, and the personnel are specifically selected, trained, and equipped to handle their tasks.

Every day and every hour, our employees carry out missions that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer with an open organization where we support each other. 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 conditions 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. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security screening with background 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.

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.