You oversee the defence technology collaboration with US and Europe with the key aim of securing technology access for MINDEF.

On this, you lead efforts to analyse trends and cross-cutting issues with potential implications to bilateral technology cooperation so as to review country strategies and identify new opportunities to strengthen partnerships amidst the changing technology landscape and geo-political changes. You work across a wide spectrum of local and foreign stakeholders, such as the Defence Technology Community (DTC) entities, DTC HQ departments, Defence Policy Office and Defence Technology Attachés, to align and implement defence technology collaboration strategies to advance MINDEF’s interests, for example, in acquisition programmes, and Research & Technology. You lead Defence Technology Collaboration Office (DTCO)’s planning for major events (e.g. Singapore Airshow) to strategise engagements for DTC principals and foreign counterparts, and also oversee the effective corporate functioning of the DTCO.

You must have a tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering related fields, preferably with at least 10 years' experience in foreign relations and/or technology-related work. Having strong networking and analytical skills with clear and concise oral and written communication proficiency is essential. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic and the job-holder should be a versatile and resourceful leader, with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritise assignments and lead teams to work on evolving issues under pressure. 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.