Manager (Maritime Development)

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 28 Sep 2025

What the role is

You are the subject matter expert in maritime Geographical Information Systems (GIS), marine related data (including hydrographic data). You need to be familiar with marine cartography.

What you will be working on

  • Setup and manage the maritime geospatial database consisting of the development, updating, production of derived maritime products
  • Carry out evaluation of data sources for maritime geospatial layers production to meet the needs
  • Plan and manage the production of maritime GIS derived products
  • Keep pace with latest industry geospatial technologies, data sources and governance standards so as to enhance workflows, data interoperability and explore new products and applications
  • Manage internal and external users, including Whole-of-Government (WoG) agencies to source, collate and provide marine related information to meet users' maritime geospatial requirements
  • Support on national maritime related matters
    Challenge(s)
  • Having technical knowledge in GIS-related fields and the maritime domain
  • Being technically inclined to use GIS as a tool to make products and recommendations to stakeholders on geospatial needs

What we are looking for

  • Education in Geography, GIS, Marine Science/Science is preferred
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a related field
  • Strong eye for detail
  • Meticulous in work
    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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 28 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.

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