Assistant Director (Digitalisation) - DIS

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

Job summary

MINDEF seeks a capable professional to drive capability master planning and software AI/ML architecture for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS). You will articulate and document the digitalisation plan, monitor ongoing efforts, and represent the department at external meetings.

You will serve as a subject matter expert to commands to propel their digitalisation initiatives and build deep DIS operations knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Independent work with initiative and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive capability master planning and AI/ML architecture for DIS.
• Document and advance the digitalisation plan for the DIS; monitor ongoing efforts.
• Represent the department at external digitalisation meetings.
• Serve as SME to commands and specialist groups to drive digitalisation plans.
• Develop deep understanding of DIS operations across missions.
• Navigate policies and compliance; secure deviations when needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Writing

Education

STEM/related field

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for driving capability master planning, software Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) architecture, and digitalisation capabilities to continuously improve and sustain the Digital and Intelligence Service's (DIS) digital capabilities.

What you will be working on:

• Articulate and document the digitalisation plan for the DIS
• Monitor, advance, and manage ongoing DIS digitalisation efforts
• Represent the department at external digital and digitalisation meetings
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to commands and specialist groups to drive their digitalisation plansChallenge(s)
• Being conversant with the DIS domains and developing a deep understanding of DIS operations across a wide spectrum of missions
• Complying with a wide array of policies and navigating compliance requirements, or securing deviations and changes in policy, to support the digitalisation plans

What we are looking for:

• Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Proficiency or experience in business development and digitalisation of business use cases is advantageous
• Good analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and with initiative
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail

You may be required to travel overseas for work.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.