You are responsible to Head Naval Intelligence (HNI) for advancing Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) offensive and defensive strategic Defence Relations (DR) interest with the Navies-of-Interest (NOIs) under his charge. Your responsibilities range from developing RSN's overarching strategy for the NOIs, orchestrating DR interactions and directing execution of the interactions.

- Develop and refine RSN's DR strategies - Create and maintain DR ledgers for each NOI - Orchestrate defence relation interactions - Monitor NOI policies and leadership changes - Coordinate bilateral and multilateral engagements - Direct open source research efforts - Oversee staff development and training - Represent the RSN at joint working-level meetings - Manage strategic relationships with foreign counterparts Challenge(s) - Understanding complex geopolitical and defence issues - Navigating sensitive diplomatic relationships - Managing competing strategic interests - Processing critical strategic information - Balancing multiple stakeholder needs

- At least 15 years of experience in defence relations, international relations or a related field - Strong critical thinking and staff writing skills - Good interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills - Meticulous with a strong composure - Strong leadership skills 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.