Investigation Leader – for the Future Energy System

Are you a strategic and driven investigator who wants to work on one of our time's most important societal issues? As an investigation leader, you plan, coordinate, and drive complex investigations within the energy sector and develop materials that contribute to the development of Sweden's future energy policy and a long-term sustainable energy system. Apply for this position today and become part of our important mission. The Swedish Energy Agency works for a fossil-free and robust energy supply. Supply security, competitiveness, and ecological sustainability are perspectives that must be combined to secure the future energy system. Your responsibilities – contributing to a sustainable, robust, and competitive energy system To strengthen our work, we are now looking for an investigation leader who wants to take a key role in developing the agency's knowledge base on energy system development. You lead and drive strategically important investigations of great significance for energy and climate policy as well as for the development of a sustainable, robust, and competitive energy system. The investigations can, for example, concern energy policy objectives and policy instruments, consequences of different choices, development of energy markets, impacts of external factors on the energy system, and the interaction between different parts of the energy system. In this role, you will coordinate and integrate knowledge from experts within different operational areas. You identify and analyze strategic questions, weigh different perspectives, and translate complex relationships into well-founded conclusions and recommendations. You also contribute to developing the agency's analysis and investigation work and ensure high quality in the knowledge materials that are produced. Through your work, you develop the knowledge materials that form the basis for the government's and other decision-makers' work in shaping the future sustainable, robust, and competitive energy system. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: An academic degree relevant to the position, for example in national economics, civil engineering, political science, or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Several years of relevant work experience in qualified work within the energy sector. Experience leading, planning, coordinating, and taking responsibility for investigations or other complex analysis assignments. Knowledge of the Swedish energy system, its different parts, challenges, and development issues. Good knowledge of Swedish and European energy policy. Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English. Good knowledge of modern IT systems and programs. It is advantageous if you have: A good understanding of how different parts of the energy system interact and interact with the rest of society. Work experience from a government agency or other public sector organization. To succeed in this role, you need to have strong analytical ability and be skilled at structuring and driving complex investigations. You can weigh different perspectives and translate analyses into well-founded conclusions and recommendations. As an investigation leader, you need to be able to create engagement, coordinate different competencies, and lead the work toward common goals. You are responsive, communicative, and have an easy time building trusting collaborations, both internally and externally. You work in a structured manner and have a good ability to plan, organize, and drive the work forward while ensuring that deliverables maintain high quality and are completed within given time frames. You are flexible and see opportunities in changes, can adapt to new conditions, and handle complex issues constructively. Finally, you have a strong drive, good judgment, and a genuine interest in the energy system's development and the issues that the Swedish Energy Agency works with. About Us Energy System and Market is part of the Division for System Analysis and Statistics. We work with central issues related to the energy system's development and energy transition. We are responsible for and carry out government assignments, which means we develop analyses, knowledge materials, and recommendations that contribute to the government's decisions and the development of the future energy and transport systems. The work takes place in close dialogue with industry, industry organizations, research actors, and other agencies, which provides great opportunities to influence and contribute to solutions for some of society's most urgent transition challenges. Our Offer With us, you work in an open and creative climate where you can develop your skills and contribute to social benefit. Here there are excellent opportunities for learning, variation, and development – while you have the conditions to create a sustainable balance between work and personal life. The position is located at the headquarters in central Eskilstuna, close to travel connections to Stockholm, Västerås, and other nearby cities. We work activity-based and offer flexible working hours as well as the opportunity to work remotely. We have a wellness allowance, two wellness hours every week, and a gym at the workplace. In addition, you receive favorable terms for vacation, holidays, a bicycle benefit, parental leave, and occupational pension. Want to know more? Please visit https://www.energimyndigheten.se/om-oss/jobba-pa-energimyndigheten/ Good to Know The position is a permanent employment with an initial six-month probationary period. Start according to agreement. Positions within the Swedish Energy Agency may be placed in a security classification, which means security vetting and background checks according to the regulations in the Security Protection Act. Upon permanent employment, military placement in the agency may become relevant. Submit your application with CV in Swedish no later than September 13, 2026. We have chosen not to request a personal letter as we instead use selection questions that form the basis for the first selection we make. Tests and work samples may be used during the recruitment process. If you submit your application in another way than via our website, please mark it with reference number 2026-011235. Do you have protected personal information? Contact us in HR and we will help you submit your application. Your application will be a public document according to the principle of public access. Questions? For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Sandra Lindström at phone 016-542 0645 or HR partner Lisa Holmström at phone 016-542 84 17. You are also welcome to contact our union representatives: Martin Larsson, SACO-S phone 016-544 24 64 and Petra Lindblom Haddad ST phone 016-5420656.

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