Manager (Asset Management Plans & Policy)

Military Security Department; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Military Security Department in Singapore is seeking individuals to develop and implement asset management policies and governance frameworks. Candidates should have a tertiary education, ideally in Accounting or related fields, along with 3–5 years of experience in policy development and governance.

Key responsibilities include translating directives into implementation guidance and providing support to management and stakeholders. Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in policy development, governance, compliance, audit, asset management or related functions.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and provide policy advice on governance-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement asset management policies and governance frameworks.
• Translate MINDEF directives into clear implementation guidance.
• Conduct technical research and data analysis to support policy development.
• Provide policy clarification and advisory support to management and stakeholders.
• Drive policy implementation and change management initiatives.
• Support branch operational requirements through coordination of administrative matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpreting complex policies

Familiarity with ERP systems

Education

Tertiary education in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering or related

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

What the role is:

You develop, review and implement asset management policies and governance frameworks to ensure sound governance, accountability and the effective management of organizational assets.

What you will be working on:

• Develop, review and implement asset management policies, procedures and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organisational requirements and support operational effectiveness.
• Translate MINDEF directives into clear implementation guidance for application, contextualised to operational requirements, while identifying implementation gaps and recommending enhancements where appropriate.
• Conduct technical research, environmental scanning and data analysis to support evidence-based policy development and decision-making.
• Provide policy clarification and advisory support to management, auditors and internal stakeholders on governance requirements, including non-standard cases, audit queries and onboarding of new staff.
• Drive policy implementation and change management initiatives through communication and engagement efforts to support organisation-wide adoption of governance requirements and operating procedures.
• Support branch operational requirements through coordination of administrative related matters, including liaison with service providers, transport support and management of office assets and supplies where required.

What we are looking for:

You must have a tertiary education, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines. 3–5 years of relevant experience in policy development, governance, compliance, audit, asset management or related functions would be advantageous.

You should possess:

• Strong analytical, research, writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret complex policies and translate them into practical business processes and implementation guidelines.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and provide policy advice on governance-related matters.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, data analytics tools or process improvement initiatives would be an advantage.

About Military Security Department

The Military Security Department (MSD)’s core business is in Counter Intelligence and internal security for MINDEF/SAF. MSD was formed in 1975 to counter the threats of espionage, subversion and sabotage against MINDEF/SAF. It began with two main entities, namely the Counter Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Field Security Branch (FSB). Over the years, the department has continued to evolve and our roles expanded in tandem with the changing security environment. Today, our roles also include Counter Terrorism and Cyber Security.