Assistant Director (Strategic Communications Technology)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore is seeking a strategic communications professional with at least 6 years of experience. The role involves designing and managing technology solutions, developing master plans, and supervising a team. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, be adept at project management, and have an interest in technological advancements in the defense sector. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while managing dynamic projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of working experience in strategic communications or technology related roles.
• Technical certifications for project management and emerging technologies are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills while being adept at data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop master plans for capability development in support of strategic communications campaigns.
• Manage projects and implementation of capability development thrusts.
• Supervise a team that formulates and executes communications technology planning.

Skills

Strategic communications

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Job description

What the role is:

You design and manage technological solutions to enable effective strategic communications.

What you will be working on:

• Develop master plans for capability development in support of MINDEF/SAF’s strategic communications campaigns
• Manage projects and the implementation of the capability development thrusts in the strategic communications master plan
• Supervise a team of officers who formulate and execute MINDEF/SAF’s strategic communications technology planning and development efforts
• Being comfortable with managing projects amid an ever-changing technological landscape
• Delivering results under pressure and juggling multiple priorities under tight deadlines

What we are looking for:

• At least 6 years of working experience in strategic communications or technology related roles
• Technical certifications for project management and emerging technologies are advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills while being adept at data-driven decision making
• Keen interest in the latest technological advancements and adoption, Singapore’s defence and security environment and the challenges in strategic communications domain and the information landscape

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.