Technology Scouting and Partnerships Executive

2 weeks ago


Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

Permanent

What the role is

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore's internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD's critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

What you will be working on

As a Technology Scouting and Partnerships Executive, you will be part of a team that helps to drive innovation by pulling in innovative ideas, products and capabilities for internal adoption and active use. You will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
- Seek out promising technology start-up with innovative start-up solutions for possible adoption
- Engage and manage industry partners and internal stakeholders to scope objectives and propose engagement strategies
- Engage and manage research collaborations and field trials with both overseas and local tertiary institutions / consultants / vendors / partners on research projects or initiatives in the Fields of Interest (please see below)
- Monitor industry and technology trends to formulate appropriate engagement strategies and identify promising partners
Fields of Interest
Applicants should be preferably knowledgeable or proficient in at least one of the below fields:
- Physical or protective security
- Audio, video & multimedia analytics
- Artificial Intelligence and machine learning
- Internet platforms and services
- IoT & wearables
- Cybersecurity, APT & malware
- Emerging technologies (e.g. Generative AI, Quantum Technologies, Distributed Ledger Technologies)

What we are looking for

  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • Able to go on overseas travel
  • Able to exercise good judgement in determining problem resolutions & approaches to solutions
  • Able to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in project management and/or knowledge of other languages would be advantageous
  • Only Singaporeans need
    We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore's internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.
At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore's internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore's internal security and stability, and sovereignty.

About your application process

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 MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) or the wider Public Service.



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