Operations Manager Technician and General Manager for the Center for Tactical Simulation Complex

Do you have a handle on the daily technical operations, and would you be the unifying force for equipment and technicians on our tactical simulators?

The Royal Danish Navy's Center for Tactics (TAC) in Frederikshavn is looking for a dedicated operations manager – military or civilian – to operate, maintain and develop our simulation and radio systems.

About us

The Royal Danish Navy's Center for Tactics (TAC) is a maritime knowledge and competence center with a focus on education, simulator-based training and the development of national doctrines within all aspects of maritime warfare. TAC is organizationally positioned as an education center under 4th Squadron.

TAC commands an extensive and advanced IT-simulator complex. The simulation network is built so that sensor and procedure training takes place in a realistic environment that is identical to the surroundings aboard the Navy's ships. You will join TAC at an exciting time, where TAC is in the process of a comprehensive update of both the simulator complex and IT classroom facilities – a process in which you can play an active and central role.

At TAC we prioritise a workplace with wellbeing and flexibility at the forefront, where a healthy work-life balance is highly valued. As an employee you have great influence on your own daily life, where good dialogue makes it possible to plan tasks flexibly.

TAC has a fixed place of service in Frederikshavn

About the position

As daily operations lead you will be responsible for ensuring that our technical equipment – including tactical simulators, radio systems and IT classroom facilities – functions optimally in everyday use. You will be the link between the equipment, the technicians and our operational users.

Your primary tasks will be to

• Act as daily operations leader of the maintenance and operations element consisting of 3 trade technicians (IT and electronics) and 4 simulator operators. At the head of the team – in close cooperation with the other professional groups in the development section – you will ensure stable operations, ongoing maintenance and the future development of TAC's simulation environment.
• Take care of daily technical operations and maintenance, including creating and managing maintenance orders etc. in SAP.
• Lead the daily task solving for the technicians in the department and ensure efficient and well-structured operations.
• Ensure that the equipment is ready for the future by providing professional input to and participating in working groups around modernization and modification of the simulation complex.
• Enter into close collaboration with the head of Technology and Wargaming, the FMI (Defense Material and Procurement Agency) and our external development partner (IFAD).
• Hold the role of Information Security Assistant in TAC's information security organization with a particular focus on culture-building and Awareness .

You will in the position be responsible for the daily technical operations and case processing within all simulation at TAC, including drafting maintenance orders etc. in SAP, as well as participating in and providing input to working groups, focusing on the development of modernization, modification and update projects related to simulation used in TAC simulator complex.

You will collaborate closely with the head of Technology and Wargaming, FMI, regarding solving your tasks. And our development partner for simulation systems (IFAD) in the development of simulation systems.

You will also contribute to TAC's information security organization as Information Security Assistant, with focus on Awareness.

We offer a varied daily life close to technology, where you will engage with advanced operational IT equipment and ample opportunities to develop your technical and leadership competences.

The position has a fixed place of service in Frederikshavn, and the service will primarily take place at TAC. Travel may occur.

About you

You have a relevant vocational education within the field of work and preferably experience from a similar position.

We imagine that you

• Have solid practical and technical understanding of IT and electronics and enjoy having your hands on the hardware.
• Are a good daily leader who takes initiative, creates overview and ensures progress in tasks.
• Are keen to stay updated on new technological developments within simulation and IT.

If you find the above interesting but do not meet all requirements, we very much welcome your application anyway.

Employment terms

The position is advertised both civilian and military.

Employment and remuneration are in according with the relevant applicable general agreement.

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is potential for negotiation of allowances. There is an employer-financed pension scheme attached to the position.

Your fixed workplace is in Frederikshavn

As an employee in the Ministry of Defence's area you are subject to certain special conditions. You must among other things be security-cleared and maintain the security clearance throughout the employment process.

You as an employee are obliged to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacemaking, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you have further questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Section Chief Sebastian Tristan Bjarnov Krogh, Head of Development, at email [email protected] or at tel. 728 55 390. You can also contact Deputy Commander Martin Rune Lichtenberg Jessen at email [email protected] or at tel. 728 55 302.

If you have questions about salary and employment terms, you can contact HR Consultant Pia Knudsen at email: [email protected] or at tel. 3266 5783

The application deadline is 18 October 2026, and we expect to hold interviews shortly after. The position is available and to be filled as soon as possible.

Please apply for the position via the link and attach your application, CV and diploma as PDF files.

In the Ministry of Defence's organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR TACTICS

The Center for Tactics (TAC) is the Navy's tactical education and training center. We provide basic and further education in all aspects of maritime warfare, sensor operation, image construction, communications, flight control and procedures, etc. TAC also offers more civilian-related courses and training in navigation, search and rescue (SAR), GMDSS, ECDIS, fisheries inspection and environmental boarding.

With our naval-military competencies and in collaboration with relevant authorities and strategic partners, TAC retrieves, updates and maintains doctrines and weapons-tactics procedures. This is the foundation for carrying out our core mission:

• To conduct and develop attractive, in-demand, up-to-date and flexible military professional tactical education
• To train and educate the fleet's tactical personnel who shall operate, command and lead Navy units in peace, conflict and war

TAC is located in Frederikshavn, but has about 60 staff stationed in Frederikshavn, Korsør and Copenhagen.

In addition to standard teaching facilities TAC has advanced simulation: The tactical trainer contains equipment found in the operations rooms of the sailing units. The SAR/NAV trainer contains equipment found on the bridge of sailing units.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Herningvej 30 7470 Karup J

Location: Northern Jutland