Chief of Information Section at Naval Staff

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Do you want to work in a stimulating environment where everyone looks forward to coming to work and where we all work toward the same goal? Do you also want to contribute to a safer world? Then this could be your next exciting challenge! About the Naval Staff Information Section The Information Section of the Staff is part of the Naval Staff, which is a naval command unit located on Muskö near Nynäshamn. The Naval Staff exercises unified command of the naval units, which includes all training, exercises, and operations. The Information Section's task is to provide support and service to the Naval Staff's leadership and staff in coordination and information management. The department handles large amounts of information in different formats and security levels and constitutes an important part of the staff's expertise in information management. The department's responsibilities also include supporting naval staff personnel with training in how to handle information in different formats, both from a legal and practical perspective. Main Responsibilities We are seeking a chief for our information section, which consists of 4 employees. You will plan, lead, and follow up on the section's activities. You will work as a first-line manager, which includes leading and supporting employees. Beyond management, your responsibilities will include information management within the Naval Staff. Through the section, you will ensure that incoming and outgoing national and international information is structured and distributed to the relevant department within the Naval Staff. You will also follow up on case processing through the various case management systems used by the Swedish Armed Forces and train new personnel in internal working methods and internal information management systems. The work requires a very organized personality who is accustomed to working with large volumes of information and can systematize it so that it becomes both traceable and searchable in accordance with military logical staff working methods. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications University or college degree or equivalent competence acquired in another way that the employer deems equivalent 2 years of experience in staff work Experience with information systems Experience from a supervisory position in the Swedish Armed Forces Experience working in SAP Strong knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office suite Strong knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing Class B driver's license Personal Qualities As a person, you have well-developed leadership skills and an interest in people. We see that you have the ability to make decisions even under uncertain conditions. You are development-oriented, driven, and take your own initiative. We also see that you are confident, self-directed, responsible, and meticulous with the goal of always delivering. You have high integrity along with a natural security mindset. You should thrive in an environment characterized by high work pace, with a mix of routine matters and new challenges. You have a solution-oriented and unpretentious approach and find it easy to prioritize among tasks. It is also important that you are flexible and comfortable in an environment with rapid changes. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. MERITS Completed combatant training Previous service in the Swedish Armed Forces Experience working in SAP/PRIO Experience with case management systems such as VIDAR We Offer As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, there are good opportunities for skills development with several internal courses and training programs. Furthermore, there are also good wellness opportunities that include training during work hours and a healthy balance between leisure and work. Other Information Employment form: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency. Employment level: Full-time Work location: Muskö/Haninge Civil position Business travel both domestically and internationally may occur The Swedish Armed Forces, Naval Staff has established a bus connection that departs from Central Station in Stockholm with stops along the way to Muskö, round trip at specified times. Information About the Position If you want to know more about the position, contact Lena Åberg. Information About the Recruitment Process For questions about the recruitment process, contact Jenny Winberg. Union Representatives SACO-S Åsa Zackrisson SEKO Lenny Johansson OFR/S Björn Engren OFR/O Fredrik Lambert All of the above can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard, 08-788 75 00 Application Submit your application no later than June 24, 2026. Your application must include a CV and cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions. Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces website. --------------------------------------------------------Information About the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: The Swedish Armed Forces is engaged in comprehensive development work to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorated international situation and new defense policy focused on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, increase the conditions for mission-type orders. As part of this work, the Swedish Armed Forces has organized a Naval Staff to lead the Naval units. The Naval Staff is established on Muskö in Haninge Municipality. The Swedish Armed Forces has 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, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed for military service. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The scope of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Contact from external recruitment firms and salespeople is not welcome.

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Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Haninge

GPS

59.182724, 18.15109copyopen in

Phone

08-788 75 00

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2

Published

11. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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