You manage all matters pertaining to the deployment of expertise NSmen, including conducting succession planning and resource allocation for the expertise domains by studying and projecting the inflow and outflow model while taking charge of tracking deployment to expertise positions and expertise establishments up to the stage where expertise NSmen attain their Military Expert 4 (ME4)(NS) rank.
MINDEF
Manager (Expertise Deployment)
Permanent
Closing on 22 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
- Work with relevant stakeholders to monitor and ensure timely posting of NSmen to expertise establishments based on approved expertise deployment policies, ensuring NSmen are meaningfully and gainfully deployed
- Monitor deployment timeline, assess gaps and impediments which may impact timeliness of NSmen's postings, and make recommendations to address these gaps
- Conduct in-depth data analysis on staffing and manning level of expertise roles across expertise domains on regular basis
- Report staffing trends, watch areas, and key recommendations on timely basis to ensure areas of shortfall are promptly addressed
- Check NSmen's eligibility and schedule/conduct Military Expert 4 Recommending Board for Warrant Officer and Specialist Expert NSman who is identified to be redeployed to officer-grade expertise role
- Schedule and coordinate courses for eligible NSmen
Challenge(s)
- Liaising with multiple stakeholders to conduct succession planning of Expertise NSmen
- Accurately assessing prioritisation status and facilitating re-deployments
- Leveraging Technology to expedite work process
What we are looking for
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Services and Cisco WEBEX
- Prior experience in personnel management with keen understanding of deployment/redeployment mechanisms and processes within NS domain
- Ability to translate plans into actionable outcomes
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 22 Nov 2025.
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 apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
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.
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