Assistant Director (Civil Resource) - Navy

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF seeks a seasoned professional to lead maritime resource planning, drawing on extensive experience in vessel operations and fleet management. You will translate operational needs into practical, sustainable maritime solutions and coordinate with vessel owners, operators and industry partners to support MINDEF/SAF requirements.

You will analyse vessel data, monitor market developments and align commercial arrangements with strategic defence objectives, ensuring readiness of contracts and

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in vessel operations, fleet management, chartering, commercial management or business development.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with ability to present findings clearly.
• Good understanding of commercial maritime environments and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, execution and upkeep of maritime resource plans to support MINDEF/SAF requirements.
• Analyse data on commercial vessels to support planning and decision-making.
• Engage vessel owners, operators and maritime partners to ensure timely resource availability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication

Pressure management

Education

Maritime Studies or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You will lead the development, execution and upkeep of maritime resource plans to support MINDEF/SAF requirements. Working closely with commercial maritime industry partners and stakeholders across MINDEF/SAF, you will translate operational requirements into practical and sustainable maritime resource solutions.

What you will be working on:

• Analyse, maintain and sense-make data on commercial maritime vessels to support resource planning and decision-making
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the commercial shipping industry, including business models, vessel operating profiles, market practices and industry trends
• Assess maritime assets against MINDEF/SAF requirements and formulate maritime resource plans
• Develop and maintain the readiness of contracts, leasing arrangements and other commercial mechanisms required to support the timely generation of maritime resources
• Engage vessel owners, operators and other maritime industry partners
• Monitor developments in the maritime sector and assess their implications for resource availability, commercial arrangements and MINDEF/SAF requirements
• Coordinate requirements, develop proposals and support command and strategic-level decision-making

Challenge(s):

• Keeping abreast of developments in a dynamic commercial maritime environment, including changes in vessel availability, operating models, market conditions and industry practices
• Developing sufficient technical and commercial understanding across different vessel types to assess their suitability for MINDEF/SAF requirements
• Balancing operational requirements with commercial realities to develop practical, sustainable and executable resource solutions
• Managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and applying sound judgement to complex issues where operational, technical and commercial considerations intersect

What we are looking for:

• Education in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in vessel operations, fleet management, chartering, commercial management or business development, preferably with managerial experience within the commercial maritime industry
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to review information and present findings in a clear and structured manner
• Good understanding of commercial maritime environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and utilise available information and resources to deliver assigned outputs

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.