Development Officer

Försvarsmakten · Vollzeit

Stockholm, Schweden

Do you want to contribute to Sweden's security in a digitalized world? The Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) plays a crucial role in developing and strengthening Sweden's cyber defense. As part of total defense, we work every day to protect our systems against advanced threats from foreign actors. We are now looking for a Development Officer who wants to contribute to our operations at the Cyber Defense Command (CFL) and has an interest in developing our cyber defense capabilities in both the short and long term. With us, you will have the opportunity to combine qualified work with a meaningful mission – to help protect our open society. We are located in modern facilities on Östermalm in Stockholm. We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have your own responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. About the Role The Swedish Armed Forces continues to develop cyber defense and is looking for you to be part of developing research and development in this area. This development is part of the overall effort to strengthen total defense and the Swedish Armed Forces' operational capability, both individually and within the alliance. Read more about us and our operations here: https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/stridskrafter/cyberforsvar/om-cyberforsvar/ Key Responsibilities As a Development Officer, you identify development needs and initiate and follow up on projects. The work is carried out both internally within the Swedish Armed Forces and in collaboration with other defense agencies. You are responsible for environmental monitoring within the field and communicate and disseminate knowledge and results to increase utilization and capability development. You design and implement innovation-promoting working methods and represent the development work within the cyber field in national and international forums. Identify development needs, initiate and follow up on development projects, communicate and disseminate results to increase utilization. Conduct environmental monitoring within the field. Collaborate with other defense agencies. Develop and implement innovation/development methods. Coordinate innovation and development work within the cyber field in national and international projects/forums. We are looking for you who meet one of the following requirements: Relevant academic degree at master's level or higher in computer science, engineering, or natural sciences. At least five years of experience working with relevant development activities. At least two years of documented experience in project management/project coordination with good results. Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing. Good experience with and ability to deliver oral presentations. It is meritorious if you have: Current experience working with similar issues, for example: technical development work, innovation projects from idea to implementation, commercialization of research, or work in innovation hubs. Experience working in the public sector. Experience working in the total defense sector. Experience working with cyber issues. Personal Qualities For us, it is important that you are creative and can think in new ways to find solutions to problems. You are solution-oriented and adapt quickly to new circumstances. You set your own goals for your work and have a clear results focus. You are an outgoing person and find it easy to build new relationships. Other Information Employment Form: Permanent (6-month probationary period) Employment Level: Full-time Work Location: Stockholm Travel occurs, both within and outside Sweden Start Date: By agreement Questions about the position and union representatives can be reached at: mailto:[email protected] Additional Requirements You should not tell others than your closest contacts that you have applied for a position at CFL. The reason we ask you to be discreet with this information is that certain positions at the unit are covered by confidentiality. Employment at the Swedish Armed Forces requires Swedish citizenship. With employment comes national and international duty to serve. The selection process will be supplemented with work psychological tests. Application We welcome your application by 2026-09-29. Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. Your application should contain a CV and cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position and answer these two selection questions: Describe a project where you have been responsible for government administration or managing remittance at the national or international level. What role did you have, how did you ensure quality and results, and what concrete effects were achieved? Give an example of when you needed to present complex technical or strategic information to a group with different backgrounds (e.g., government agencies, industry, researchers). How did you prepare, how did you adapt your message, and how did your presentation affect the ongoing work? Email your application, CV, and answers to the selection questions above to: mailto:[email protected] NOTE! Remember to include the reference in your application: [8738] Applications for this position will only be received via email. Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces website. -----------------------------------------------------Information about the recruiting unit: At Headquarters you will find the Commander-in-Chief and the Director-General. Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. From 2023-01-01, Headquarters consists of the Defense Staff, Operations Command, Military Intelligence and Security Service, as well as Headquarters' staff division and independent units for supervision. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security vetting with background checks will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be war-positioned. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruiting firms and salespeople are not welcome.