Manager (Operations Learning & Development) New MINDEF | Training and Development Closing on 20 Nov 2026

NLB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore invites applicants for a role that focuses on coordinating key operational work streams, enabling collaboration across departments, and shaping priorities to maximise value for the defence establishment.

You will conduct external research with institutes of Higher Learning to derive insights that drive fast and/or long‑cycle operational development, and you will synthesize strategic recommendations to support operations planning and development.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate departmental collaboration.
• Streamline operational workflows to optimise processes and maximise value output of the department.
• Conduct external research and work with institutes of Higher Learning to derive insights to drive fast and/or long‑cycle operational development.
• Synthesize and provide strategic recommendations to support operations planning and development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Public Policy, Global Affairs or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You assist in providing recommendations on key operational work streams and priorities of the department.

What you will be working on:

• Facilitate departmental collaboration
• Streamline operational workflows to optimise processes and maximise value output of the department
• Conduct external research and work with institutes of Higher Learning to derive insights to drive fast and/or long‑cycle operational development
• Synthesise and provide strategic recommendations to support operations planning and development

Challenge(s)- Managing multiple priorities and being able to adapt quickly to change or emerging areas

What we are looking for:

• Education in Public Policy, Global Affairs or a related field is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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.