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About the role

You manage and strategically align the organisation's digital initiatives and build-up of business capabilities.

What you will be working on

• Ensure effective use of our Operations (Ops) Support Information Technology (IT) portfolio investment and resources
• Develop and oversee robust policies and compliance operations
• Drive enterprise architecting to ensure coherence and interoperability of capabilities, platforms and systems
• Orchestrate exploitation of technology to drive transformation in MINDEF/SAF

Challenge(s)

• Achieving strategic outcomes through digital transformation with limited engineering resources, integration with legacy enterprise systems and a federated ecosystem

What we are looking for

• Education in Business, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Information Resource Management or any related field
• At least 15 years of working experience, with a minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a managerial position
• Good systems engineering knowledge
• Understanding of engineering interdependencies and complexities
• Strong knowledge and working experience with Portfolio management, Enterprise strategic planning, Performance management, Budget planning and management, Enterprise architecture and governance; and Policy formulation and compliance
• Familiarity with new digital technologies such as Cloud Computing and Data Analytics
• Knowledge of CIO best practices

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About the role

You lead the transformation of MINDEF into a digital-first, data-ready organisation by developing the MINDEF Data Strategy to drive the exploitation of data for policy reviews, operational decision making, and to derive workforce efficiencies.

What you will be working on

• Develop and implement the MINDEF Data Strategy
• Create and execute data governance and management policies and processes
• Implement measurements to assess data maturity and quality across MINDEF/SAF
• Partner with digital and data stakeholders to develop data exploitation strategies
• Drive the exploitation of data for policy reviews and operational decision making
• Derive workforce efficiencies through data utilisation
• Unlock the potential of data for various lines of businesses within MINDEF/SAF

Challenge(s)

• Understanding the fast-moving and evolving digital and data landscape
• Balancing short-term gains with long-term shifts in data usage
• Effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding business needs across various domains within MINDEF/SAF
• Sustaining momentum in the transformation journey

What we are looking for

• At least 10 years of related working experience and 3 years in a supervisory position
• Prior experience in business/digital/data transformation, policy, governance, compliance, strategy and implementation is advantageous
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Creativity and willingness to advocate new approaches

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About the role

You spearhead the adoption and scaling of employee productivity and collaboration platforms, and drive the use of ready-made digital solutions to meet employee needs and business requirements.

What you will be working on

• Develop and implement plans for Whole-of-Government (WOG), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) digital and data solutions
• Put in place policies and processes to enable the use of these solutions
• Proliferate no-code/low-code platforms such as Power Platform and Robotic Process Automation
• Empower MINDEF/SAF employees to exploit digitalisation for improved work effectiveness and efficiency

Challenge(s)

• Leading cross-functional teams in a highly evolving digital landscape
• Navigating ambiguity in digital transformation initiatives
• Coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential

What we are looking for

• Education in Business, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems related fields
• At least 12 years of working experience with at least 5 years in project management
• High quotient in ops-tech competency, stakeholder management, and change management skills
• Knowledge in WOG digital product development and SaaS platform adoption (preferred)
• Comfort in leading cross-functional teams and navigating ambiguity
• Passion for coaching and developing staff

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About the role

You formulate coherent digital and data masterplans in accordance with MINDEF/SAF's digital and data ambitions while strengthening organisational resilience.

What you will be working on

• Develop digital and data masterplans aligned with MINDEF/SAF's ambitions
• Ensure a harmonised approach for a future-ready enterprise
• Integrate digital and data strategies with enterprise risk management
• Keep pace with best-in-class digital and data technological developments
• Contextualise technological developments within evolving governmental policies and defence/security operational landscapes

Challenge(s)

• Staying current with rapidly evolving digital and data technologies
• Balancing innovation with organisational resilience and risk management
• Navigating complex governmental policies and defence/security operational requirements
• Integrating diverse stakeholder needs into cohesive digital and data strategies

What we are looking for

• At least 10 years of experience in integrating digital and data plans within a complex organisational landscape
• Proven track record in driving digital innovation and enhancing digitalisation strategies
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Skills in integrating external insights into organisational planning
• Familiarity with Operational Systems IT (OSIT) frameworks and their application to risk management
• Forward-thinking leadership style
• Passion for integrating digital and data strategies with enterprise risk management

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About the role

You conceptualise, develop, and implement data science projects to leverage human resource (HR) data, enhancing personnel management in the SAF and Army.

What you will be working on

• Process, analyse and visualise HR data to distil and communicate actionable insights to management
• Develop predictive models for targeted efforts in recruitment, employee engagement, and training
• Engage in the entire data science process from conceptualisation to deployment
• Create digital solutions to enhance HR processes
• Collaborate with HR professionals to understand business problems and address challenges with data-driven solutions

Challenge(s)

• Bridging the gap between technical data science and practical HR challenges
• Translating complex data insights into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
• Developing effective predictive models for diverse HR functions

What we are looking for

• Education in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in data analysis and machine learning techniques is preferred
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA) and data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Qlik Sense)
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to understand and translate business problems into data science solutions

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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About the role

You will be part of a team responsible for developing and implementing data policies and processes to ensure that our data governance and data management practices support MINDEF/SAF as a data-driven organisation.

What you will be working on

• Work with Whole-of-Government (WoG) counterparts to stay updated on policy changes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement policies and processes
• Ensure systems and processes are designed to detect policy and process non-compliance
• Support MINDEF/SAF's transition to a data-driven organisation

Challenge(s)

• Navigating a complex organisational ecosystem
• Adapting to unique use cases within MINDEF/SAF
• Balancing broad policies across different domains
• Addressing evolving privacy concerns and public attitudes towards data collection and usage

What we are looking for

• Education in Data Management, Data Science, Business Analytics, Law, or a related field
• At least 2 years of working experience
• Prior experience in policy, governance & compliance, risk management, data privacy, or AI ethics and governance is advantageous
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Influencing and stakeholder management skills

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You develop and implement strategic thrusts that result in the advancement of data exploitation in MINDEF.

What you will be working on

• Guide business domains (e.g. HR, NS, Corporate & Finance) in mapping out domain-level data strategies
• Promote the use of data as an integral part of business
• Provide enablers and remove impediments for domains in advancing data use
• Partner with Data Scientists and relevant specialists (e.g. design thinkers) to provide consultancy to domains
• Track and report the success of the overall data strategy to senior management and Whole-of-Government (WoG)

Challenge(s)

• Understanding diverse business needs across various domains
• Engaging multiple stakeholders to emphasise the importance of data quality and sharing within the organisation
• Matchmaking data science possibilities with business requirements

What we are looking for

• Education in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology or a related field
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Prior experience in policy/plans work, stakeholder engagement, and business analytics is advantageous
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-starter mentality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You will be part of a team that undertakes the planning, implementation and review of MINDEF/SAF's innovation objectives and outcomes.

What you will be working on

• Champion understanding of organisational requirements and user needs
• Design, develop and scale processes, services and products
• Seek opportunities to enhance innovation, digital and data proliferation and adoption
• Collaborate and co-create with business owners and experts
• Amplify work efficacies and encourage a culture of experimentation
• Incentivise new ways of thinking and working

Challenge(s)

• Keeping abreast of new developments and practices in the Public Service, academia and industry
• Making sense of emerging trends to ensure sound recommendations

What we are looking for

• At least 6 years of work experience in organisational transformation and innovation fields is preferred
• Knowledge in business digitalisation, human-centred design, communications, and change management
• Good project and stakeholder management skills
• Empathetic approach to problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to facilitate collaborations with colleagues and other public agency officers
• Understanding of business and product development principles
• Agile mindset and approach to daily work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You are part of the policy and compliance team that governs cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) standards in MINDEF.

What you will be working on

• Contribute to the production and improvement of IT policies
• Ensure compliance with government-wide information management standards and organisational requirements
• Operate policy lifecycle management and control monitoring frameworks
• Design and roll-out enterprise processes and automation for Governance, Risk and Compliance

Challenge(s)

• Balancing security requirements with operational needs
• Keeping up with rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies
• Ensuring effective implementation of policies across diverse IT systems and users

What we are looking for

• Passion for IT risk management and compliance
• Relevant work experience and professional certifications are advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You utilise people data to create insights, detect issues, and provide suitable HR recommendations and interventions at the strategic level.

What you will be working on

• Conduct research design using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Build complex databases
• Analyse and identify patterns and trends within people data
• Create models and/or data visualisations
• Use storytelling techniques to support decision-making on people issues
• Work with stakeholders to implement solutions
• Guide the Service on data analytics methods
• Strive to achieve data proficiency standards for the Service

Challenge(s)

• Ensuring accuracy and efficiency of data models, with potential for scaling
• Safeguarding data integrity and avoiding issues like redundancies and conflicting values
• Using data predictions and analysis to convince HR stakeholders to take action
• Understanding complex and novel problem statements
• Producing convincing data to explain situations
• Formulating and implementing solutions to tackle HR issues

What we are looking for

• Education in Human Resources, Industrial and Organisational Psychology or a related field
• Prior work experience in HR business environment and HR IT systems is advantageous
• Skills with data tools, models and techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Collegial and collaborative team-player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• Self-motivation and initiative to complete tasks and monitor work timelines

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You are responsible for analysing manpower data to support manpower planning and policy formulation for Regulars in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

What you will be working on

• Prepare manpower reports for the annual MINDEF/SAF HR Conference
• Highlight key recruitment and attrition trends that may require manpower plan and policy intervention
• Support the build-up of HR analytics capabilities in the SAF
• Work as a business translator to clarify and address HR business questions through data analytics

Challenge(s)

• Strengthening SAF's ability to recruit and retain personnel
• Guiding effective workforce management through data-driven insights

What we are looking for

• Education in Engineering, Computing, Operation Research, Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics or a related field
• Experience with modelling and visualisation software is advantageous
• Ability to analyse and interpret data independently
• Skills to explain manpower trends logically and rationally in the right contexts

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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