Job Description

What the role is:Reporting to Head, Strategic Plans, the jobholder will be at the forefront to develop innovative and well-informed science & technology (S&T) strategies to sharpen MHA\'s operations in crime-fighting, border operations, drug control, emergency preparedness and rehabilitation. The jobholder will be expected to exercise an organisational perspective in conceptualising HTX\'s strategic priorities and formulating implementation plans to execute them.What you will be working on:

• Advise on and develop HTX policy positions. This includes working with stakeholders to consolidate multiple data streams and consider multiple facets including: (i) operational needs of Home Team Departments, (ii) alignment to longer-term strategic plans for MHA; (iii) maximising returns on investments among others \xe2\x80\xa2 Monitor organisational Key Performance Indicators, analyzing trends and variations in order to provide timely insights for strategic intervention, decision-making and continuous improvement. \xe2\x80\xa2 Organise leadership retreats that serve as discussion and brainstorming platforms for HTX management. The jobholder will need to curate these events to achieve predetermined strategic outcomes, e.g. seeking leadership alignment to common goals for HTX. \xe2\x80\xa2 Organise visits to HTX or MHA facilities to showcase our capabilities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Chart out how HTX leverages government partners Jobholder will need to understand the wider whole-of-government S&T ecosystem, and how HTX can build organic expertise while not duplicating existing capabilities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Staff meetings involving both internal and external stakeholders. This includes working with stakeholders to curate a purposeful agenda, taking notes and following up on issues arising from the meeting. \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform any other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Possess excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills, and able to manage stakeholders at both staff and management level. \xe2\x80\xa2 Exercise intellectual flexibility and moving along a wide spectrum of perspectives. Moves easily between taking a broad, strategic perspective, and drilling down to develop a detailed understanding of key issues. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical capabilities, being able to take in multiple streams of information from diverse stakeholders and apply an 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 Expertise in formulating organisational strategies and priorities, beyond a mere amalgamation of unit-level plans. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 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. #LI-CW1

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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