Language-Skilled Intelligence Analyst for Our Naval Collection Operations

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Box 301, Bromma, Švédsko

1 position(s). Want to contribute to society and help safeguard Sweden's independence in the world? Are you a clever language enthusiast with knowledge of Russian? We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working in teams, and making an impact. At FRA, every task is part of something bigger. If you're the right fit, we can offer you varied work in a knowledge-intensive environment where you make a difference every day. Your Mission As an intelligence analyst, you'll be part of the signals intelligence division, which conducts signals collection to provide information and early warning about threats and conditions in the world that support the government's foreign, security, and defense policies. Signals intelligence involves gathering information from signals and data, which is then processed and analyzed to ultimately produce intelligence reports delivered to our clients. As an analyst, you'll be the crucial first link in an exciting production chain. You'll be the one making the initial interpretation and assessment of what will later be presented as finished reports to our clients. In your role as an analyst, your main duties after training and practical service will be: Identify, locate, and interpret radio traffic Produce material for outgoing reports Process and analyze information You'll work closely with others but also independently, contributing your part to the whole. The work pace is hectic and at times stressful. You'll work in shifts, as operations run around the clock. You'll primarily work at our naval collection station with everything that entails for the physical work environment, but work at other locations may also occur. Ship-based duties require you to pass a basic health examination, repeated every other year. Your service begins with internal training and practical service. The role involves official travel, especially during your first period of employment. You may also be assigned to serve in rotation at other locations in Sweden. It's therefore important that you're flexible and willing to travel and work in different locations. Your Qualifications We're looking for someone with: At least completed upper secondary school education Strong knowledge of Russian Very strong skills in Swedish and English, with excellent ability to express yourself orally and in writing Good general computer skills We consider the following as merits: Language studies, beyond Swedish and English, at least at upper secondary level Experience in signals intelligence or signals warfare Experience with radio communication Experience in analytical work and report compilation Experience and/or knowledge of reporting and military affairs Background in the Swedish Armed Forces, the Navy, or previous work on vessels Use of Russian in your professional role Knowledge of other languages besides Russian Your Profile We place great importance on your personality, and we're looking for someone who is good at collaboration and values information sharing to achieve results with others. You have good self-awareness and enjoy working in teams. You're confident and stable and can perform well in a demanding work environment. You have good judgment and can use it to make sound assessments based on complex information. You have curiosity and an interest in languages, and possess well-developed linguistic analytical skills. You can quickly interpret and understand both spoken and written information, and can then apply what you perceive. About FRA FRA focuses on the world as its arena, where every task is part of something bigger. As an employee, you'll contribute in some way to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You'll make a real difference, every day. Our mission as an intelligence service is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats facing a society—military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what matters most—our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in cyber operations and signals intelligence and serve as an early warning system for military threats. Since 2024, FRA leads the National Cyber Security Center, NCSC, whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and manage cyber threats. As a new employee at FRA, you'll receive comprehensive introductory training and continuous professional development, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and become even better at what you're passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of diverse competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique qualities and capabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and secure. In addition to a stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se. For more information about the National Cyber Security Center, visit www.ncsc.se For your security. For our democracy. Every day. Year-round. More Information The workplace is located in the Karlskrona area. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves security clearance classification. Before employment, you will be subject to a security vetting in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be assigned to war placement. We apply a six-month probationary period. This recruitment process will include work samples/tests. For more information, please contact the recruiting manager at [email protected]. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00. We accept applications via www.fra.se no later than 2026-09-27. Reference number 2026FRA1733-2. Since we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we decline offers for additional advertising and recruitment assistance. Employment Type: Permanent contract. Duration: Permanent. Working Hours: Daytime.