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MINDEF

Deputy Director (Capability Development)

MINDEF

Contract

Closing on 06 Feb 2025

What the role is

You set strategies to tailor capability development (CapDev) processes for greater agility and user-centricity, while maintaining fundamental governance principles and driving the implementation of the new multi-modal CapDev (MMCD) framework.

What you will be working on

- Develop strategies to tailor CapDev processes based on project nature - Implement safeguards to uphold governance principles such as value for money - Drive the implementation of the new multi-modal CapDev (MMCD) framework - Steer discussions with DSTA and SAF stakeholders to effect mindset shifts - Develop and implement policy enhancements to MINDEF/SAF's CapDev processes Challenge(s) - Effecting mindset shifts and needle-moving policy enhancements to MINDEF/SAF's CapDev processes

What we are looking for

- At least 15 years of work experience in the area of related field, preferably in defence technology - Strong interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.