Assistant Director (Data Governance)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a data governance specialist to design and implement plans to collect, archive, and manage simulation data for SAF training systems. You will ensure data quality and availability to support mission-critical exercises.

Responsibilities include data analysis to improve SAF exercise design, aligning data across services, and exploring AI-enabled tools to enhance simulation capabilities. A degree in data or computer science with at least six years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Education in Data or Computer Science related fields.
• At least 6 years of experience in data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical requirements.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and strategies to collect, archive, and manage simulation data from the simulation systems.
• Analyse data to enhance SAF exercises' design and enrich learning.
• Incorporate AI tools and other technological enablers to develop simulation systems.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Data or Computer Science degree

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible to ensure proper data governance in support of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) simulation systems for SAF training by developing plans and strategies to collect, archive, and manage the simulation data from the systems.

What you will be working on:

• Develop plans and strategies to collect, archive, and manage simulation data from the simulation systems
• Analyse data to further enhance SAF exercises' design and enrich participants' learning
• Incorporate technological enablers and drivers like Artificial Intelligence to further develop the simulation systems

Challenge(s)

• Ensuring data alignment across services and joint operations as data across services are complex and require data mapping to ensure data fields alignment for operational, training and functional domain data
• Understanding operational requirements and context which data comes from and serves to enhance in order to effectively analyse data and propose solutions
• Introducing Artificial Intelligence and technological tools into training and operational systems while implementing these technological tools into the SAF simulation systems

What we are looking for:

• Education in Data or Computer Science related fields
• At least 6 years of experience in data management
• Ability to appreciate technical challenges while implementing data management solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical requirements
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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.