Senior Desk Manager (Technology Collaboration)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defence organization in Singapore is seeking a professional to shape and advance defence technological interests with partner countries. This role involves developing strategies for collaboration, monitoring emerging trends, and advising leadership on opportunities in defence technology. Candidates should have a background in relevant fields with significant experience in policy planning. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for engaging with international stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education in Science, Engineering, Political Science, International Relations, History, or any related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in policy planning, defence acquisition, and technology scanning is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally for work.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive strategies to advance collaboration with partner countries in technological programmes.
• Perform horizon scanning on emerging trends and technologies.
• Manage bilateral engagements with international defence stakeholders in-country and overseas.
• Monitor geopolitical, security, and technological developments.
• Advise senior leadership on implications and opportunities for defence technology collaboration.

Job description

What the role is

You are responsible for shaping and advancing Singapore's defence technological interests with partner countries.

What you will be working on

• Develop comprehensive strategies to advance collaboration with partner countries in technological programmes
• Perform horizon scanning on emerging trends and technologies
• Manage bilateral engagements with international defence stakeholders in-country and overseas
• Monitor geopolitical, security, and technological developments
• Advise senior leadership on implications and opportunities for defence technology collaboration

Challenge(s)

Operating in a very fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

What we are looking for

• Education in Science, Engineering, Political Science, International Relations, History, or any related field
• At least 6 years of experience in policy planning, defence acquisition, and technology scanning is advantageous
• Willingness to travel internationally for work
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with international stakeholders

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.