Office Head / Deputy Service Chief

Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) · Bern (VS)
Categoria: tech Contratto: part-time Salario: CHF 51'500 - 88'000

Role overview

Description - Lead the office independently - Manage assigned staff (Army members) - Fully represent the service chief in absence - Conduct parts of the militia personnel planning - Ensure control supervision of PISA (Army personnel information system) - Coordinate between command, staff, cantonal liaison offices, coordination center, subordinate units and other civil and military institutions - Serve as a point of contact for IT matters - Capture and modify access authorizations - Order hardware and software - Support employees - Take on part tasks in the organization of services, events and reports ## What we offer - EFZ commercial clerk or equivalent basic training with some years of professional experience - Good military knowledge, preferably higher-ranking non-commissioned officer or officer of the Swiss Army - Communication skills, good editorial skills, style security in oral and written expression - Independent and goal-oriented working style, self-assurance and dexterity in contact with civil and military partner organizations - Very good knowledge of MS Office applications and proficient use of IT systems ## Why work with us - Work for Switzerland - We advocate for the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population - Lived diversity - Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives - Healthy at work - We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health - Your commitment to security and freedom - The Command Operations (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 center, the Special Forces Command and the Military Police - Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are employed in a civil capacity – from engineers to aircraft mechanics, to analysts - The Swiss Army employs around 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civil professions – and this at 110 locations nationwide - There is also provision for the future: the Swiss Army trains in over 30 professions

This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Valais.

Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.

Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.

Description

Description - Lead the office independently - Manage assigned staff (Army members) - Fully represent the service chief in absence - Conduct parts of the militia personnel planning - Ensure control supervision of PISA (Army personnel information system) - Coordinate between command, staff, cantonal liaison offices, coordination center, subordinate units and other civil and military institutions - Serve as a point of contact for IT matters - Capture and modify access authorizations - Order hardware and software - Support employees - Take on part tasks in the organization of services, events and reports ## What we offer - EFZ commercial clerk or equivalent basic training with some years of professional experience - Good military knowledge, preferably higher-ranking non-commissioned officer or officer of the Swiss Army - Communication skills, good editorial skills, style security in oral and written expression - Independent and goal-oriented working style, self-assurance and dexterity in contact with civil and military partner organizations - Very good knowledge of MS Office applications and proficient use of IT systems ## Why work with us - Work for Switzerland - We advocate for the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population - Lived diversity - Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives - Healthy at work - We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health - Your commitment to security and freedom - The Command Operations (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 center, the Special Forces Command and the Military Police - Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are employed in a civil capacity – from engineers to aircraft mechanics, to analysts - The Swiss Army employs around 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civil professions – and this at 110 locations nationwide - There is also provision for the future: the Swiss Army trains in over 30 professions

This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Valais.

Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.

Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.

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Information for cross-border workers

Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) is located in Bern, Canton of Valais. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Valais applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.

Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.

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