Assistant Director

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 03 Oct 2025

What the role is

You lead a team of analysts in providing longer term and forward-looking data research and analysis into maritime security threats.

What you will be working on

  • data analytic techniques to exploit existing data
  • Discover new data sources for trending and deeper insights
  • insights practically to secure the maritime domain
  • Proactively engage with national agencies and external entities
  • Ensure team remains current with appropriate technologies
    Challenge(s)
  • Being innovative and resourceful in discovering and ing various methods
  • Collaborating effectively across teams and agencies

What we are looking for

  • At least 6 years of experience in Data science or analysis-related appointments (e.g., Section Head in Data Science or Joint Research Department or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a multi-agency or multinational setting is preferred
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Good knowledge and experience in maritime terrorist threat missions is advantageous
    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 03 Oct 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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