Vacant job

Do you want to influence Sweden's defense capability and be at the center of the action?

The Swedish Armed Forces are growing, and the agency's various appropriations are increasing. The Materiel Division within the Defense Staff at the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters is now seeking a Planning Area Manager for Research and Technology Development.

The overarching task of the Defense Staff is to support the Supreme Commander in handling and preparing matters at the military strategic level, and to ensure that decisions made by the agency's management are implemented, followed up, and reported back. The Defense Staff is also responsible for translating the government's direction of the Swedish Armed Forces into strategic plans and for directing the chiefs of the defense branches and combat forces. Research and technology development is a central part of this work.

About the Division

The Materiel Division within the Defense Staff at the Headquarters has operational responsibility for coordinating the Swedish Armed Forces' material supply, as well as operational responsibility for orders under the appropriation for Research and Technology Development. Your position is located in the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation section.

The Position

The position offers a varied and challenging job. You are an integrated part of the Swedish Armed Forces' research organization by production-managing research and technology development assignments that contribute to the defense's future capabilities. You are part of a comprehensive operation that requires systematicity, reliability, and the ability to switch between detailed focus and a holistic view. The position requires the ability to solve tasks both independently and in teams. You will manage and develop methods, routines, and support systems, and support the research organization and its processes during a time when the Swedish Armed Forces' growth generates change.

The duties include planning and monitoring the Swedish Armed Forces' combined portfolio of the appropriation for research and technology development assignments through production monitoring of external suppliers, with a focus on economic forecasting and delivery fulfillment.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan the appropriation for Research and Technology Development, conduct production monitoring, perform analyses, and prepare economic forecasts.
• Prepare basis for plans, decisions, and reports, such as the Swedish Armed Forces' annual report and implementation plan.
• Communicate with various levels within the Swedish Armed Forces as well as the research organization's internal and external suppliers.
• Develop methods and working practices within the defense agencies' research and development activities.
• Conduct request for proposals, orders, and monitoring of assignments within the appropriation for research and technology development.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant academic degree at least at bachelor's level, technical, economic, or social science orientation, or alternatively relevant education combined with experience that the employer considers equivalent.
• Several years of current and relevant experience in planning, monitoring, analysis, or business management.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English.
• Good knowledge of the Office package, primarily Excel and Word.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for you who have a good ability to work both independently and in integrated work teams. You are proactive and drive work forward with great precision and endurance. Furthermore, you are solution-oriented and have good analytical skills, which enables you to handle complex issues in a structured and efficient manner.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Relevant experience within research.
• Experience in economic administration.
• Experience in analysis, development, or improvement work.
• Good proficiency in handling the Swedish Armed Forces' support system PRIO (SAP).
• Experience working at the Swedish Armed Forces or another government agency.
• Knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' organization, processes, operations, and economic systems.
• Valid driver's license for passenger car.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other Information

Employment Type: Civilian, permanent position starting with a six-month probationary period.

Workload: Full-time.

Location: Stockholm.

Start Date: As soon as possible after agreement.

Information about the position and recruitment process

Contact Rasmus Nordström, HKV FST STÖD MTRL.

Union Representatives

SACO: Stefan Ungerth

SEKO: Åsa Karlsson

Swedish Defence Union, OFRS: Kjell Tetzlaff

OFRO: Roger Ericsson

All persons mentioned above can be reached via the switchboard at phone 08-788 75 00.

Application

Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-08-30. Your application must 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 recruiting unit:

The Supreme Commander and the Director General are located at the Headquarters. The Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both career officers and civilian experts. As of 2023-01-01, the Headquarters consists of the Defense Staff, the Operations Command, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, as well as the Headquarters' Staff Division and independent units for supervision.

An 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 mobilized in wartime. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.