Industrial Security Adjudication Lead

Military Security Department; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Military Security Department (MSD) in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director to lead a team that assesses and adjudicates security clearances for defence-related contractors. You will ensure only organisations meeting stringent security standards are entrusted with sensitive projects.

You will drive robust processes, guide policy development, engage government partners and stakeholders, and nurture a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience leading an operational team or making risk-based/compliance decisions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with evidence-based decision making.
• Experience in security risk management, industrial security, intelligence analysis, investigations or related fields.
• Good stakeholder management skills to engage internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in assessing and adjudicating company security clearances for MINDEF/SAF related contracts.
• Develop, review and strengthen adjudication frameworks, policies and processes.
• Exercising sound judgment in recommending security clearance decisions based on evidence and risk assessments.
• Engage government agencies, industry partners and stakeholders to facilitate the clearance process.
• Drive continuous improvement to operational processes, governance and quality assurance.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering professionalism and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Risk-based decisions

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Military Security Department (MSD) in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director to lead a team that assesses and adjudicates security clearances for defence-related contractors. You will ensure only organisations meeting stringent security standards are entrusted with sensitive projects.

You will drive robust processes, guide policy development, engage government partners and stakeholders, and nurture a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.