Assistant Unit Manager with Personnel Responsibility

About the Role

At FRA, we engage in work that no one else does in Sweden, and you can be part of it. Regardless of your role, we contribute to public benefit through a meaningful purpose—together we handle unique tasks for Sweden's security and integrity.

We offer interesting tasks with good opportunities for personal development, and we are convinced that a mix of people from different backgrounds creates a dynamic and creative work environment—our differences are our strength.

Do you want to make a societal impact and contribute to Sweden's independence in the world? We are seeking a Deputy Unit Manager with personnel responsibility for southeastern Skåne. At FRA, every task is part of something greater. If you are the person we are looking for, we can offer a varied job in a knowledge-intensive environment where you can make a difference every day.

Your Assignment

As a Deputy Unit Manager, you will belong to an office within the Signals Intelligence department and a unit that operates in the field of Russian military activity. The Signals Intelligence department works to process and analyze collected material to report unique and requested intelligence to our clients.

The role includes personnel and work environment responsibility for part of the unit's employees. You will lead the unit's daily operational activities and support the unit manager by developing production plans and production goals, both short and long-term. This involves monitoring satisfaction, changes in needs, and identifying factors that could lead to future production.

The assignment includes both internal collaboration with other parts of the agency and external collaboration with clients and partners, where you will represent the unit and work towards good relationships. As a Deputy Unit Manager, you will also work strategically with operational goals, skills development, and the development of methods and processes.

The nature of the position involves trust-based working hours, and domestic and international business travel may occur.

You Can

We are looking for someone who has:

• An academic degree in fields such as political science, law, military science, economics, engineering, or another relevant area, and/or equivalent knowledge acquired through professional experience.
• Experience working with intelligence production within intelligence or security services.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Very good proficiency in Swedish and English, with a strong ability to express oneself clearly in both oral and written forms.
• A valid driver's license (B-category).

We consider it an asset if you have:

• Education from or experience working in the defense sector.
• Previous experience with personnel responsibility.
• Previous experience in a leadership position at FRA or with clients.
• Knowledge in radio, telecommunications, and/or a basic understanding of technology.
• Competence and/or interest in military issues.
• Good computer skills.

You Are

We are looking for a person with the following qualities:

• Leadership - Leads, motivates, and empowers others to effectively achieve common goals. Coordinates groups and becomes a reference point for others. Fosters engagement and participation.
• Teamwork - Works well with others. Relates to them in a responsive and flexible manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Creativity - Frequently brings forward ideas and new approaches to work-related issues. Has innovative thinking that can be put into practice and leads to results.
• Personal maturity - Is confident, stable, and self-aware. Sees relationships in their proper perspective, distinguishing between personal and professional matters. Behaves appropriately according to the situation.

About FRA

FRA operates in a global arena where every task is part of something larger. As an employee, you contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You are truly making a difference every day.

As an intelligence agency, our mission is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats to society - military attacks, terrorism, and cyber threats. We safeguard what is most important to us - our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in cybersecurity and signals intelligence and serve as an early warning system for military threats.

Since 2024, FRA leads the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC), whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's capability to prevent, detect, and manage cyber threats.

As a new employee at FRA, you will receive comprehensive onboarding training and ongoing skills development, giving you the opportunity to enhance your capabilities and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is diverse, consisting of various competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique traits and conditions. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and secure. In addition to a stimulating work environment, we offer an attractive benefits package, which you can learn more about at www.fra.se. For more information about the National Cybersecurity Center, visit www.ncsc.se.

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

More Information

The workplace is located in southeastern Skåne. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA entails placement in a security class. A prerequisite for employment is a successful security clearance with a background check. The security clearance will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of