Scientific Associate Political Affairs and Advisory Services

About the job

Bern (and home office) | 80-100%

The contribution you can make

• Prepare political affairs, commission documents and statements in a well-founded and audience-appropriate manner
• Analyse political affairs, professional topics and relevant developments across the board, recognise cross-references and dependencies and derive a coherent overall picture for the work of the team and the department
• Identify and highlight strategic potentials, fields of action and concrete impulses for political work, cross-departmental collaboration and leadership from this overall picture
• Participate in the preparation and follow-up of the management meeting (VBS departmental management - armasuisse leadership)

What makes you unique

• University or university of applied sciences degree in social sciences or business administration, preferably in political science, public management or international relations
• Several years of practical experience in the field of political affairs or related areas of activity, preferably at the federal level
• Strong initiative, high commitment and enjoyment of teamwork in a dynamic, politically sensitive environment
• Strong strategic and networked thinking as well as the ability to quickly grasp complex issues, connect different perspectives, recognise contexts and potentials and derive relevant conclusions
• Excellent editorial skills enabling you to present complex issues and problems convincingly and succinctly, taking into account various stakeholders
• Good oral and written knowledge of a second official language as well as English are required

In a nutshell

Armament issues are at the centre of political debate. With us, you take responsibility in a dynamic environment and contribute to an engaged team.

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 workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

As the central procurement office of the federal administration, we procure security-relevant systems and goods and are responsible for the technology and real estate management of the VBS.

The Strategic Staff supports the Head of Armaments as well as the company management. It is responsible for the strategic development of the company, political affairs, international relations, and communication.

At armasuisse, we live a "du" culture across all levels and engage daily with our values of courage, openness, foresight, trust, respect and joy. A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere is important to us. Therefore, we offer our employees diverse opportunities for exchange and networking. armasuisse should be as diverse as Switzerland. We actively promote this within the framework of Diversity & Inclusion Management.

You and your skills are at the centre of armasuisse. We offer you a meaningful, varied range of tasks and support you in your personal development. Discover many more advantages of armasuisse such as our attractive employment conditions and flexible working models on our career page: www.ar.admin.ch/de/karriere-ar

Additional information

We only accept applications via our application management system. Click on "Apply now" for this. We look forward to your application.
We do not consider application dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Questions about the position

Hannes Schade
+41 58 46 44737

Questions about the application

Tanja Cosentino
+41 58 46 45869