You are responsible for managing the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s strategic Defence Relations (DR) interests with the Navies-of-Interest (NOIs) under your charge. This includes developing overarching strategies, maintaining strategic ledgers, and providing staff support for naval engagements.

- Update RSN's overall NOI strategy - Update RSN's DR strategy vis-a-vis specific NOIs - Develop and upkeep the strategic ledger vis-a-vis specific NOIs - Identify DR opportunities and planning interactions vis-a-vis specific NOIs - Executing DR interactions with the NOIs - Provide support to Naval Staff/SAF/MINDEF principals for DR interactions with NOIs - Review RSN's DR strategy after execution of activities and propose refinements to the overarching strategy - Evaluate the NOIs to enhance RSN's understanding, including their DR interests and leadership developments, to inform RSN's overall DR strategy Challenge(s) - Staying abreast of rapidly changing geopolitical situations - Managing heavy workload, especially during high-tempo periods

- Education in Politics, International Relations or any related field - Experience in Defence Relations or International Relations from whole-of-government, including MFA, MHA, MOT as well as learning institutes like RSIS and CIL is advantageous - Good understanding of geopolitical situations - Excellent command of written and spoken English - Resourceful and outspoken - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Meticulous staff work ability - Excellent organisation and management skills - Strong composure and clarity of thought (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.