Scientific Associate Political Affairs

Berne (and home office) | 50-60% (jobsharing possible) What you can contribute • Prepare and monitor the political affairs of the Cyber command • Draft background information, discussion notes, and presentations for the head of the Cyber command • Assume editorial responsibility or draft reference documents, technical documents, position papers, and syntheses of current information • Follow the current scientific debate at the intersection of political science, international relations, and cyberspace, and derive the consequences and measures to be taken for the division • Assist the head of the Cyber command in preparing certain sessions and events • Autonomously manage various administrative tasks (notably correspondence, organization of sessions, and drafting minutes) <br /> What makes you unique • Master's degree (preferably in political science, international relations, and/or history) • Strong writing skills and polished style, as well as experience in writing scientific works • Team spirit, structured and autonomous way of working, reliability, strong communication skills, flexibility, and initiative • Experience in using MS-Office, knowledge of Swiss politics, and affinity with the theme of cybersecurity • Good active knowledge in at least one other official language and very good knowledge of English <br /> In a few words Notice to motivated scientists! Are you passionate about current political issues related to security in cyberspace? As a Scientific Associate Political Affairs, you will have an in-depth insight into the complex work of the Cyber command and the Swiss Army, you will be at the heart of political developments in the field of cyber defense, you will participate in the design of products and processes in a dynamic environment, and you will be part of a motivated team. You wish to commit yourself within the Cyber command, in a dynamic environment? Then do not hesitate to send us your application. P.S.: No previous military experience is needed with us, we will teach you everything on the job. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. • Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. • Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom The Cyber command (cdmt Cyber) is a guarantee of competence in cyber and digitalization. We combine enthusiasm for our mission with our expertise and associate them with innovation, the most modern technologies, and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust, and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the National Security Network. The cdmt Cyber thus enables our army to have the necessary edge in terms of knowledge and decisions to ensure the security of Switzerland. The Swiss Army employs more than 9000 employees in four military professions and approximately 200 civil professions, across 110 sites throughout Switzerland. It also ensures succession by training apprentices in more than 30 trades. Additional information Working for the Swiss Army makes sense and offers many advantages. More information at armee.ch/avantages (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/avantages). Placement agency files will not be considered. Questions about the position Mirjam Rohrbach Scientific Associate Political Affairs +41 58 46 05731