You oversee the team in the implementation of MINDEF's defence technology security policies so as to safeguard Singapore's defence and security interests. To do so effectively, you will need to collaborate and interact with internal and external agencies. You carry out technical assessments of defence equipment and technologies related to non-proliferation and export controls. You also conduct analytical studies related to the job. In addition, you examine defence systems and technologies to assess the impact of their transfers. Your challenge lies in keeping abreast of developments in strategic issues and current affairs that are related to export control and non-proliferation.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in a Technical or Scientific field, with at least 6 years' relevant experience. Having prior experience and knowledge in defence-related work and/or export control [e.g. Singapore Strategic Good (Control) Act] is advantageous. Possession of good communication and writing skills is essential.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You drive the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) Digital Capability Master planning to continuously improve and sustain digital capabilities in support of the continuity of DIS operations. On this, you are the subject matter expert on digitalisation and will serve as a consultant for various entities to drive their own digitalisation plans. Additionally, you lead DIS Technological Partnerships with the rest of SAF, Whole-of-Government (WoG) and Industry Technological Partners. Your challenge lies in understanding DIS operations and the roles of appointments up to the Service level, and Unit levels and to examine how new digital technologies that you have seen could be a good fit to the unit/department and how it might change processes, behaviour and culture.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably a Masters, minimally a degree in Technological Management related field, with at least 6 years' working experience in Digitalisation, Transformation or Process Optimisation. Possession of good analytical, interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills is essential. Having proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Data Analytics/Visualisation program is advantageous. You may be required to travel overseas for work.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You lead and supervise a team to engage and motivate MINDEF/SAF personnel to contribute to innovation. This includes designing, measuring, and reviewing the innovation strategy and programmes to strengthen the future of workplace, people capability, and leverage on technology for effective and efficient transformation of daily work processes. In addition, you develop change management frameworks, implement and review plans to support key change and adoption of innovation initiatives, as well as profile MINDEF/SAF's innovation efforts through internal and external publicity and communications channels. Lastly, you conduct research and scans on transformation and innovation trends, methods, and best practices for learning and adoption opportunities, as well as refine and upkeep the management and governance of the innovation fund to enable experimentations, trials, and prototyping of concepts. Your challenge lies in keeping keeping abreast and making sense of new developments and practices in the Public Service, academia, and private sector industries to recommend changes and/or improvements to strategies, initiatives, and practices to better meet organisation's innovation needs. You must be the subject matter expert in innovation, Design Thinking, Agile principles, and measurement methodologies for the conduct of innovation programmes, campaigns, and ethnographic research.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably with 8 years' working experience in organisational transformation and innovation, with knowledge in business digitalisation, human-centred design, communications, and change management. You should possess strong project and stakeholder management skills, high business acumen, and empathetic with analytical thinking. You should understand Design and Agile principles, have an iterative approach to all aspects of daily work. You must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to deliver relevant solutions.
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You review the MINDEF's strategy and roadmap for environmental sustainability, in line with national developments and whole-of-government efforts. You will be responsible to establish policies to ensure MINDEF-related organisations' effective contribution towards MINDEF/SAF's sustainability targets. Your challenge lies in understanding complex policy issues, providing sound analysis, highlighting potential trade-offs and articulating considerations to senior management.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably with at least 6 years' work experience in resource policy and planning. Possession of strong interpersonal, analytical and planning skills is required. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You assist in developing plans and specific steps to achieve the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s long term sustainability-related goals. On this, you implement climate mitigation and adaptation plans within RSN. In addition, you will drive the sustainability education and communications efforts at the RSN's level. Your challenge lies in staying abreast of green technology, implementing it within the RSN and leveraging these technology to help the RSN achieve its sustainability goals.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Sustainability, Environment, Corporate Social Responsibilities, Data Analytics, or any related field, with at least 6 years' relevant experience. Having certifications related to sustainability, environment management and/or maritime sector is advantageous. You should possess understanding in sustainability, climate changes issues, and how they impact the public sector.
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You drive the master planning effort for Quantum Research and Technology (R&T) encompassing Quantum Communications, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Sensing, and initiate projects and collaborations to realise the Quantum Research and Technology masterplan. You are responsible for the development and implementation of end-capability Systems roadmaps involving Quantum. You also initiate and strengthen collaborations within the local ecosystem (comprising of start-ups and Whole-of-Government beyond the traditional defence ecosystem) as well as with key overseas strategic partners.
You must have a tertiary qualification, with at least 8 years' work experience in technology development, technology policy or technology management. Possession of strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management and analytical skills is essential. You must be a highly motivated individual and good team player who is able to work under pressure.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You oversee the governance of defence exports and technology security which covers the strategy, policy and systems. You also drive the compliance plans and processes to safeguard MINDEF/SAF’s defence technology. Your challenge lies in maintaining effective and efficient controls amidst an evolving Tech-Sensitivity and geopolitical landscape while having a strategic view of Singapore’s export controls regime in order to position Singapore's defence industries to meet MINDEF/SAF requirements. You must be able to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and balance their views and input in the formulation of policy options for mutual benefits and interests.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Engineering or in a Technical field, with at least 10 years’ work experience in the area of export controls and/or defence technology systems. Possession of good interpersonal and communication skills is required. You must also have strong analytical and planning abilities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You drive and develop the overall Research and Technology (R&T) Strategy of Dual-Use Critical Emerging Technologies (CETs) such as Microelectronics, Quantum, and Artificial Intelligence to meet SAF/MINDEF needs. You develop a strategy to build up sovereign capabilities, improve resilience of access to these technologies, and build up the portfolio and network of dual-use technology providers. In addition, you will be in charge of coordinating with national efforts and advancing MINDEF’s R&T efforts in CETs with deep tech start-ups, Small-Medium Enterprises, and Large technology companies globally.
You must have a tertiary qualification, with at least 12 years' work experience in technology development, technology policy or technology management. Possession of strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management and analytical skills is essential. You should be a highly motivated individual and good team player who is able to work under pressure.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You lead project teams to plan and execute the upgrading programmes for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) platforms, ensuring that the upgraded platforms meet operational requirements and performance within project timeline and cost. On this, you balance project requirements with stakeholder needs to maintain business-as-usual activities. You also deliver and validate upgraded and new capabilities. In addition, you provide cross-cutting oversight to ensure commonality across upgrading platforms. Your challenges lie in delivering upgraded platforms within tight timelines, balancing project requirements against operational demands, and driving multi-partite project management to ensure tight operational-technical integration.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Engineering, with at least 10 years' related experience. Possession of good managerial and interpersonal skills, along with strong critical and systems thinking abilities, is essential. Prior experience and knowledge in naval operations and naval warfare is advantageous.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You oversee the defence technology collaboration with US and Europe with the key aim of securing technology access for MINDEF. On this, you lead efforts to analyse trends and cross-cutting issues with potential implications to bilateral technology cooperation so as to review country strategies and identify new opportunities to strengthen partnerships amidst the changing technology landscape and geo-political changes. You work across a wide spectrum of local and foreign stakeholders, such as the Defence Technology Community (DTC) entities, DTC HQ departments, Defence Policy Office and Defence Technology Attachés, to align and implement defence technology collaboration strategies to advance MINDEF’s interests, for example, in acquisition programmes, and Research & Technology. You lead Defence Technology Collaboration Office (DTCO)’s planning for major events (e.g. Singapore Airshow) to strategise engagements for DTC principals and foreign counterparts, and also oversee the effective corporate functioning of the DTCO.
You must have a tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering related fields, preferably with at least 10 years' experience in foreign relations and/or technology-related work. Having strong networking and analytical skills with clear and concise oral and written communication proficiency is essential. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic and the job-holder should be a versatile and resourceful leader, with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritise assignments and lead teams to work on evolving issues under pressure.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You manage the implementation of MINDEF's defence technology security policies so as to safeguard Singapore's defence and security interests. You examine defence systems and technologies to assess the impact of their transfers. To do so effectively, you will need to collaborate and interact with internal and external agencies. You carry out technical assessments of defence equipment and technologies related to non-proliferation and export controls. You also conduct analytical studies related to the job. Your challenge lies in keeping abreast of developments in strategic issues and current affairs that are related to export control and non-proliferation.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in a Technical or Scientific field. Having prior experience and knowledge in defence-related work and/or export control is advantageous. Possession of good communication and writing skills is essential. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You implement strategies to drive the adoption of products or ready-made solutions. You redesign business processes to adopt best-in-class solutions and unlock defence ecosystem impediments to increase speed for digitalisation. In addition, you apply new ways of working that will enable greater business agility and ensure that our operating model keep pace with the external environment.
You must have a tertiary qualification. You should possess competencies in agile methodologies, business needs analysis, product management and product implementation. Systems thinking and deep critical thinking skills are essential to deliver comprehensive, detailed and quality proposals. Good communication skills are pivotal to pitch/tech push new ideas and initiatives in a clear and objective manner to solicit stakeholders’ buy-in. Strong stakeholder management skills are required for partnership to co-solution viable products that meet business needs. You should maintain a high cadence to iterate proposals to meet changing priorities and needs. Being a team player is a must. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You develop and sustain strategic capabilities in the defence industry within the Industry Development (ID) group. You also ensure that the defence industry can provide critical support and services to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). In addition, you assist in policy formulation and the implementation of frameworks to promote good governance and strong partnerships within the defence industry. On this, you support the department in data collection and reports, as well as the preparation of materials and reports for meetings.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably with at least 2 years' work experience in engineering or capability development field. Possession of strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills is essential. Having experience in policy or regulation is advantageous. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicant with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
You formulate and govern strategic policies to safeguard optimal and efficient usage of land and infrastructure resources allocated to MINDEF. You also develop land-use strategies and support strategic MINDEF/national-level development projects that have high impact on land and resource, and drive initiatives to improve energy and water efficiency and infrastructure sustainability in MINDEF. Your challenge lies in understanding complex policy issues, providing sound analysis, and articulating considerations to senior management.
You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably with at least 2 to 3 years’ work experience in engineering and/or technical project management, or a related field. Knowledge in policy making, strategic planning, governance, engineering and/or project management is preferred. Proficiency with data analytics and visualisation tools will be beneficial. Possession of strong critical and lateral thinking, planning, interpersonal, presentation and communication (both written and spoken) skills is required. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.