Job Description

What the role is:HTX is the world\'s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore\'s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team\'s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth. The jobholder will be at the forefront to manage, integrate and deliver a diverse range of transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security and enforcement needs. The jobholder will be expected to manage and deliver these solutions to Government entities beyond the Home Team to meet similar security, crisis and enforcement needs. The jobholder will assist the Deputy Director/Head to manage and deliver projects in areas such as robotics & automation, sense-making, platforms, systems and applications.What you will be working on:The jobholder will be responsible for the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Engage external/Home Team agencies and stakeholders to gather operational and business requirements related to security, crisis and enforcement needs. \xe2\x80\xa2 Analyse and translate operational requirements to technical specifications for identification of appropriate S&T solutions. \xe2\x80\xa2 Obtain approval of Approval of Requirements papers for projects, and ensure timely delivery of projects within the committed schedule and budget, ensuring project issues are timely resolved or escalated to management for attention. \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide regular updates to WOG/MHA/HTX management on the project progress, highlighting project milestones, issues and expenditure. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure projects are implemented based on the approved project plan that meets all identified operational needs, within agreed parameters of cost, duration and quality. \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify potential project risks early and assess its implications to the organisation and project, and to recommend mitigating measures to manage the risks and minimise project delay. \xe2\x80\xa2 Effectively engage and manage all relevant stakeholders to deliver system. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components so the system is delivered according to contractual requirements. \xe2\x80\xa2 Prepare technical documents such as technical specifications (for tenders), system design documents, technical interface agreements, various test plans (factory acceptance, on site acceptance, etc.) and test reports, if required. \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with external agencies and/or Home Team Departments (HTDs) to bring in the necessary systems and data through proper technical interface agreements.What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines; \xe2\x80\xa2 Preferably more than 3-5 years of relevant working experience; \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong interest in technologies and innovation, especially in the related areas of robotics & automation, sense-making, and other S&T domains; \xe2\x80\xa2 Has strong planning and project management, business analysis skills. PMP or equivalent certification would be an advantage; \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiarity with the Home Team environment would be an advantage. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills; \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical capabilities, being able to take in multiple streams of information from diverse stakeholders and apply a organisational-perspective in digesting or prioritising them; \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to integrate information from a wide range of sources in a complex environment, and synthesise them into the key issues and considerations. \xe2\x80\xa2 Generates innovative ideas and solutions that can be practically executed and bring about significant gains and benefits to the organisation. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. \xe2\x80\xa2 Is able to work independently and as a team. All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):HTX is the world\'s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore\'s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team\'s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

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