Assistant Director (Operations Research & Analytics)

What the role is:

You provide decision support by leading, planning and executing Operations Research (OR) and Data Analytics (DA) studies.

What you will be working on:

1. Meet business units to conduct introductory briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
2. Recommend and develop appropriate types of OR/DA models and data products to be used in assigned projects.
3. Manage unstructured data across multiple owners.
4. Explore innovative data sourcing methods.
5. Communicate complex technical information.
6. Stay current with OR/DA developments.

What we are looking for:

1. Strong mathematics foundation and computing background.
2. At least 8 years of experience in OR/DA.
3. Expertise in OR techniques (e.g. probability & statistics, simulation, mathematical optimisation).
4. Expertise in data analytics techniques (e.g. Artificial Neural Network, Natural Language Processing).

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.