Job Description

What the role is:You are required to set up the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) Technology Advisory Council (TAC), which will consist of relevant technology expert panels for the digital domain.What you will be working on:On this, you set the Terms of Reference of the panel and formulate the responsibilities of the supporting industry experts in TAC. Additionally, you assist in the implementation of plans and policy for other workstreams. Your challenge lies in knowing the local technology industry, and being able to identify credible and renowned experts and institutions that can be approached to contribute their time and expertise to the DIS.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification, with at least 5 years\' working experience in the technology industry. You must be familiar with the local technology community as well as technology experts in academia and private sector technology leaders. You should possess effective networking and partnership building skills. You engage with industry experts in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Data Centre technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Software & Systems Development on relevant topics. Strong organisational, problem solving and inter-personal skills would be required. You must have a positive work attitude, be meticulous and inquisitive. 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.

Ministry of Defence