Job Description

What the role is:You play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing Singapore\'s defence and external security interests.What you will be working on:On the job, you develop strategies to advance Singapore\'s security objectives, and advocate for Singapore as a security cooperation partner of choice in the region. You also track geopolitical and security developments, and advise MINDEF leadership on implications and policy responses, for both the near and the long-term. Your challenges lie in staying abreast of developments in our ever-changing security environment and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities and risks, and forming timely, relevant and forward-looking solutions.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification, with a keen interest in international affairs and security issues. You should be proactive and be a team player from diversified backgrounds including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-related disciplines, with strong analytical abilities, the capacity to think flexibly and innovatively. Possession strong writing and presentation skills is essential. You may be required to travel overseas for work. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. (Applicants with no experience may apply.) 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