Development Officer Type Unit Representative Armored and Mechanized Battalion

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The Land Warfare School's Development Unit is seeking a Development Officer in the field of Type Unit Representative for Armored and Mechanized Battalion. Are you interested in independent work with opportunities to develop units, methods, and material systems? If so, you are welcome to the Land Warfare School (MSS), the workplace where we create decision-making support for the development of the future Army. MSS's role is to work together with other parts of the army to create conditions for the Army to be able to solve its assigned tasks in the best way both nationally and internationally. MSS also solves tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces such as development and procurement of soldier-borne equipment, small arms, and support weapons. As part of this, the Land Warfare School educates the Swedish Armed Forces' future leaders with the help of advanced training facilities and solid knowledge. About the Development Unit The MSS Development Unit provides the Army Staff, Defense Staff, and other parts of the Swedish Armed Forces as well as other authorities with results of experiments and studies, decision-making support, and advice. The unit is organized in a unit management and six divisions, including a unit and capability-oriented division, a study and experimentation division, two type unit divisions at battalion level with material responsibility for standard vehicles (one in Skövde and one in Kvarn, Borensberg), a command and control development division, and a publications division. The Development Unit leads, on behalf of and in close collaboration with the Army Staff, capability development in type units at division, brigade, maneuver battalion, and independent company levels. Main Duties A Development Officer plans and in part leads and coordinates development activities based on established operational objectives. This activity is both broad and deep within a function/division that often forms part of a larger operational area. The time depth of the activity for type units can vary from a few years up to 15 years ahead. The work is performed independently based on plans, guidelines, and practices within the type unit subject area as a type unit representative for mechanized battalions within a brigade framework. This may include method, tactic, and combat technique as well as organizational development and further specification of new material systems. Other Duties Plans, leads, or participates in projects concerning type units such as studies, type unit developments at brigade level, material or unit trials Coordinates functions' impact on type units Maintains contact networks with influencing areas within the Armed Forces as well as with FMV, FOI, or other actors. Qualifications The position is at the level OF3/SO8, but with relevant background, experience, and service time, MSS can be a natural part of your career development and level-raising education. Experience from battalion staff You have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English Driver's license class B (manual) Personal Qualities We are looking for someone with a strong ability to cooperate and collaborate both internally and externally within the Land Warfare School and the Swedish Armed Forces. You have a strong desire to develop yourself and your area of responsibility. You are driven but patient and have a good ability to work independently and goal-oriented. You have high integrity and are security-conscious. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Meritorious Practical and many years of experience from brigade level or equivalent Practical experience of development activities in units, schools, or centers. International experience Experience (theoretical and practical) from the tactical level such as company/battalion, to bring the user perspective for its included material systems. Other Information Type of Employment: Permanent Degree of Employment: Full-time Start Date: By agreement Work Location: Skövde According to collaboration, a location other than Skövde may be the basis for the work Official travel occurs frequently, nationally and internationally Part of working time will be located at another location/locations Information About the Position Department Head Armored Division, Maj Greger Ahlén, 070-228 32 01 [email protected] Information on the Recruitment Process HR Generalist Victoria Jungert, 070-265 54 69 Union Representatives can be reached via switchboard: 010-826 50 00 OFR/O: Freddy Wozny OFR/S Britt Dahlman SEKO: Crister Florin Submit your application no later than 2026-08-05. Your application must include a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are suitable for the position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. --------------------------------------------------------Information About the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:The Land Warfare School is an army-wide school for development, education, and training of the army's combat units. The Land Warfare School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities. In close collaboration with the Army Staff and other units, the Land Warfare School develops type units, capabilities, methods, and material. As part of the entire Swedish Armed Forces' growth, the Land Warfare School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army. 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, fitness activities, and a good balance between work and private life. The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment processes. Employment with us means placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is normally required. Security vetting with criminal record check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed for war service. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Each permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, unless you are already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment firms and salespeople are requested not to contact. Calls from external recruitment firms and salespeople are requested not to contact.The Land Warfare School's Development Unit is seeking a Development Officer in the field of Type Unit Representative for Armored and Mechanized Battalion. Are you interested in independent work with opportunities to develop units, methods, and material systems? If so, you are welcome to the Land Warfare School (MSS), the workplace where we create decision-making support for the development of the future Army. MSS's role is to work together with other parts of the army to create conditions for the Army to be able to solve its assigned tasks in the best way both nationally and internationally.…

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5. 6. 2026

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