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Your role
Your primary role is to develop, lead and implement Saab’s Swedish public policy priorities and advocacy objectives, with a special focus on Swedish competitiveness, Civil Defence, Research and Development Policies and Space. You are expected to follow and identify public and political initiatives that are relevant to Saab, that can affect Saab´s business conditions, and to act on these changes.
The role requires a strong drive to initiate and develop work independently, while closely coordinating with the government affairs team. You will collaborate with various parts of Saab to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. To succeed, you must be comfortable working under deadlines and adapting to short notice.
In this role, you will also provide insights and analysis that will guide senior leaders, relevant parts of Saab´s organisation, and other related stakeholders. As a key figure in collaborating with internal and external partners, you are expected to identify and develop areas for improvement in Saab´s work. Strong analytical and cooperative skills are essential to create mutual benefits for all involved parties.
Sweden is Saab´s largest market and the location for the majority of Saab´s employees. Saab´s business conditions and opportunities are affected by the decisions made by Sweden as a customer, regulator and as a supporter in business opportunities in different markets. Swedish Government Affairs (part of Group function Government Affairs) is tasked to follow and analyse the Swedish decision-making system, and to elaborate the company´s public policy and positions in current issues.
Swedish Government Affairs main tasks are to:
- Follow and analyse the development in security and defence policies, with a focus on Sweden and its relations with other countries and regional organizations.
- Assess and communicate on public initiatives, e.g., new proposals and regulations, and to develop Saab’s position in order to capture opportunities or mitigate risks.
- Provide strategic guidance on political affairs to the executive management and to all parts of the Saab Group.
- Develop, lead and implement government affairs activities such as advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives supporting Saab’s strategic and business goals.
- Coordinate and facilitate market and export support engagement.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including political representatives, senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policies.
Group Government Affairs is headed by Senior Vice President Jonas Hjelm and consists of two departments; Swedish Government Affairs and the NATO and EU Office. The current job opportunity is placed at Swedish Government Affairs and reports to the Head of Swedish Government Affairs, Per de la Gardie.
Your profile
This position is associated with high demands, and we are looking for someone with at least 8 years of relevant experience and an academic background, preferably holding a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field. You should have excellent proficiency in both spoken and written Swedish and English. It is highly desirable if you have held roles within the Government Office, an agency, political engagement, or think-tanks, and have an established network in these areas.
We believe that you possess a proven track record in analysing political and societal policies in Sweden, EU, or globally. It is advantageous if you have held a position in developing public policies. As this job demands extensive collaboration both within Saab and with external stakeholders, you must be cooperative.
Additionally, you should have solid experience in politically-driven organisations and the ability to maintain and develop relationships with government agencies, decision-makers, civil society, and industry associations. Having excellent knowledge of Swedish Government structures and processes is a strong merit. Furthermore, you must exhibit analytical and communication skills and maintain a network within the relevant group of stakeholders.
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
What you will be part of
Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.
Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 22,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.