The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading academic institution in defence, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military perspectives meet. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who analyze and manage today's and tomorrow's crises and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international humanitarian law, defence systems, war science, leadership and management, military history, and political science.
We are now seeking an analyst for the university's management support unit. This role is ideal for you if you want to work closely with senior leadership on strategic issues, conduct qualified analyses, and contribute to the development of the university's operations. The position is located in Stockholm, in the communications department, which is part of the institution's administrative support services.
Duties
As an analyst in management support, you will work closely with the university's leadership and contribute to the governance, development, and monitoring of operations.
The role involves leading and coordinating development and change initiatives, as well as conducting qualified analyses and investigations in areas important to the university's development. You will also contribute to planning and coordinating operational management work together with other management support staff and the university director.
You will prepare decision-making materials, reports, and policy documents, and contribute to environmental monitoring within higher education and research. The work also includes coordinating and preparing referrals, including analysis and preparation of supporting documents, in close collaboration with departments and administrative functions within the university.
The role involves many contact points within the organization and requires strong collaboration skills, integrity, and professional conduct.
What We're Looking For
We seek candidates who have:
a university degree at least at the master's level
experience working at a university or higher education institution
at least three years of experience in qualified analysis and/or administrative work
experience leading or coordinating projects
excellent ability to express yourself clearly and professionally in both speech and writing in Swedish and English
It is meritorious if you have:
experience with management support or strategic operational development
experience with referral handling in a government agency
experience in research activities, for example as a researcher, doctoral student, or research administrator
experience working in government administration
a doctoral degree or ongoing doctoral studies
Personal Qualities
To succeed in this role, we see that you are organized and have a strong ability to work independently. You also have excellent collaboration skills and thrive in a role with varied responsibilities where you work with academic, military, and administrative functions. You have a professional approach and the ability to build trustful relationships. You are thorough and analytical and have a talent for understanding complex issues.
You have high work capacity and the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks while maintaining quality and good judgment, even during periods of high workload.
To thrive with us, you need to be an engaged and present individual who wants to contribute to the Swedish Defence University's professional development, collegial collaboration culture, and social cohesion. It comes naturally to you to share your knowledge and help create a rewarding and good work environment. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
About the Position
This is a permanent full-time employment that begins with a six-month probationary period.
Employment at the Swedish Defence University may involve a security clearance for placement in a security classification, which includes background checks and in some cases security interviews with the Security Police.
The position may involve wartime deployment. If you are already wartime-deployed in your current position at an agency and your expertise is needed in the Swedish Defence University's war organization, negotiations will take place between the relevant agency and the Swedish Defence University regarding your placement.
Start Date
By agreement.
Salary and Benefits
The Swedish Defence University applies individual salary determination.
Benefits for employees at the Swedish Defence University - FHS/Benefits/Employee.
Application
Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we ask you to explain why the position interests you, which of your skills and experiences are most relevant, and how you believe you can contribute in the role of analyst with us.
Submit your application through the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the "Log in and apply for the job" link on the job posting page. Mark your application with reference number HR 156/2026. Your application must be submitted no later than August 16, 2026.
Complete applications must be received by the Swedish Defence University no later than midnight on the final application deadline, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
During July and August, response times to questions about the position may be longer than usual due to vacation periods. Questions received during this period may in some cases be answered only after the vacation period ends.
If there is not an even gender balance, the Swedish Defence University may, with equal or substantially equal qualifications among applicants, hire the candidate of the underrepresented gender.
Welcome to apply no later than August 16, 2026!
For contact with employee organizations at the Swedish Defence University, email [email protected], OFR/[email protected], and OFR/[email protected]. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance due to government procurement regulations.The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading academic institution in defence, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military perspectives meet. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who analyze and manage today's and tomorrow's crises and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international humanitarian law, defence systems, war…