About this role
Do you want to work with forecasts and make a positive impact on society?
We are now looking for an individual who wants to work with the Swedish National Debt Office's forecasts for the state budget and net borrowing needs. The Debt Office plays an important role in the economy, and you will contribute to the effective management of the state's finances. You will be part of the Forecast Unit within the Economic Analysis Department, which consists of 6 employees and a unit manager.
**We offer you**
As an analyst in the Forecast Unit, you will monitor and analyze data, work on forecasts for the state's net borrowing needs, and write the Swedish National Debt Office’s State Borrowing Report.
The Forecast Unit is responsible for producing forecasts on the state's net borrowing requirements. Our forecasts are used both as decision support in the Debt Office's borrowing and by external stakeholders. The unit develops forecasts for macroeconomic trends, state revenues and expenditures, and the state’s net lending. The forecasting work is conducted in close collaboration with the Debt Office's Debt Management Department.
The unit's work also includes publishing and analyzing the official statistics regarding the state's net borrowing needs and conducting detailed analyses within all areas crucial for state finances.
**Your profile**
We are looking for someone who has:
• An academic degree in economics or statistics.
• Proficient knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
As a person, you are proactive, accurate, and responsible. You have strong collaborative skills and can easily communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. You hold a strong interest in societal matters and keep up to date with economic developments.
It is an advantage if you have:
• Experience in macroeconomic forecasting work.
• Knowledge of programming, such as Eviews.
We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
**Additional information**
We welcome your application, which should include a CV, a cover letter, academic certificates, and relevant grades. To ensure a fair and accurate assessment of your application, it is essential that you specify the year and month for each employment and provide a brief description of your duties in your CV.
Please submit your application by November 23, 2025. Use reference number 2025/873 if you are sending your application in a manner other than digitally through the Swedish National Debt Office's website.
We offer a fixed-term employment from February 2026 through August 2026.
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the application period.
For information regarding the position, please contact Unit Manager Helena Knutsson at +46 8 613 46 17 and for inquiries about the recruitment process, HR Partner Paul Pedersen at +46 8 613 46 13. Union representatives are Linn Hedman Saco-S and Lena Niklasson ST-Riksgälden, reachable via the switchboard: +46 8 613 45 00.
The Swedish National Debt Office offers generous vacation terms, salary exchange for pension, wellness grants, wellness hours, and access to a gym. All employees have access to their own space in the office and we provide the opportunity to work remotely 2.5 days a week, as long as the job allows.
**Financial holdings**
As an employee at the Swedish National Debt Office, you are required to report your holdings of financial instruments. Special permission is required for employees to hold shares in banks.
**Classified position**
As an employee at the Swedish National Debt Office, you may be placed based on total defense needs. Certain roles are classified, and therefore Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. If the position is classified, a background check will also be conducted. A security clearance will be carried out before a hiring decision is made.