Head of Defense Strategy and Governance

Bern (and home office) | 80-100% |

Your contribution

• Enable the Chief of the Army and the Army Command to strategically manage the long-term development of the Defense Group. Represent the head of strategy, management, and transformation during their absence, in all areas
• Be responsible for the decision-making bases for the further development of the D Group in the areas of Strategy, Organizational Development, and Transformation
• Coordinate the organizational development of the Defense Group and ensure its consistency with the strategic orientation
• Further develop and integrate the governance of the Defense Group in a strategy-oriented manner
• Lead an expert team and coordinate interdisciplinary working groups together with specialists and stakeholders at the highest levels of conduct
• Provide support and advice to senior management in the development, coordination, and implementation of partial and specialist strategies

What distinguishes you

• University degree or university of applied sciences degree or equivalent training
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as the ability to think in an interdisciplinary and strategic manner
• Several years of experience in strategy, organizational development, or transformation, ideally throughout the entire strategy cycle, from analysis and planning to orientation, implementation, and controlling
• Strong consulting skills and the ability to effectively handle complex stakeholder landscapes with partially divergent interests
• Knowledge of the internal processes and structures of the Confederation or training as a staff officer or general staff officer constitutes an advantage
• Excellent active knowledge of at least one other official language (B2) and English knowledge at least at level B2

In summary

The D Strategy and Governance team establishes the long-term orientation of the D Group to strengthen Switzerland's defense capability. We prepare the strategic decision-making bases for the Chief of the Army and the Army Command and support them in managing the development of the entire Group. Our goal is to translate strategy into organizational results through clear priorities, as well as consistent governance and implementation.

As head of the team, you will be responsible for important strategic issues at the intersection of military and organizational development. You will provide advice to senior management, coordinate inter-organizational projects, and ensure the consistency of organizational development. We are looking for an upright and curious person who combines deep analytical capacity and pragmatism, who takes on responsibility and achieves effective results.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and consider different viewpoints.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Army Staff (SM Es) provides support to the Chief of the Army in the conduct of the Defense Group and is responsible for the global military planning of the army and its related development. Based on political directives, it develops strategic bases, the development of the armed forces, as well as the planning of the armed forces and equipment, and assumes tasks in the context of international security. Also within its sphere of competence are the conduct, management, and coordination of all transversal sectors (Personnel, Finance, Real Estate).

The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and approximately 200 civil professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army is worthwhile and offers numerous advantages. More information on the site esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).

Questions about the workplace

Kaspar Hartmann
Chef Strategie Steuerung und Transformation V
+41 58 46 43481

Questions about the application

Lea Gall
HR Business Partnerin
+41 58 46 31631