Operations Officer - Command Service

About the job

Bern | 80-100%

You can contribute in this way

• Support the planning, situation tracking and follow-up of operations, missions and support services of the army as well as independently handle assigned sub-areas
• Create, consolidate and further develop command products along the staff control process as well as operate and keep up to date the deployed command and information systems
• Develop, coordinate and continuously further develop the staff service regulations for the respective Joint Operational Planning Group
• Write well-founded contributions for situation reports, briefings, orders and decision bases and coordinate with internal and external partners
• Accompany projects for the further development of command instruments, processes and systems and represent the interests of the army's command service in working and specialist groups

What makes you unique

• University or university of applied sciences degree at bachelor level or a higher technical or business administration education with several years of relevant professional experience
• Solid experience in military staff work and as a staff officer; military rank of Major or higher
• Knowledge in project management as well as experience in participating in or leading demanding projects
• Strong analytical, conceptual and organisational skills as well as the ability to prepare complex content precisely and appropriately for the target audience
• High digital affinity and very good knowledge of MS Office and military command and information systems; good knowledge of a second official language as well as English skills at level B2

In a nutshell

Actively shape the operational command of the Swiss Army: In this versatile role, you combine military staff work with modern command processes and digital command instruments. Together with internal and external partners, you create the foundations for successful operations, missions and support services.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and missions of the Swiss Army. The Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence centre, the Special Forces Command and the Military Police. Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are civilian – from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 people in four military and around 200 civilian professions – at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The next generation is also taken care of: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

A meaningful activity, versatile development opportunities and attractive employment conditions: Employment with the Swiss Army offers numerous advantages. Learn more at armee.ch/vorteile .

Questions about the position

Kevin Jost
Head of Command Service / Deputy C
+41 58 48 14637