You coordinate and support Joint Staff HQ for the design and conduct of SAF milestone exercises, as well as the training of entity heads and battle staff in the Joint Command Post.
MINDEF
Deputy Director (Doctrine & Training Development)
Permanent
Closing on 02 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
- Coordinate and support Joint Staff HQ for design and conduct of SAF milestone exercises
- Support training of entity heads and battle staff in Joint Command Post operations
- Manage education and training of Joint Planning Process for SAF and GKS CSC
- Manage, coordinate and conduct biennial Senior Commander's Programme
Challenge(s)
- Conducting research and producing commentaries in national and military security domains
What we are looking for
- Education in in Strategic Studies, Military Studies or International Relations is preferred
- At least 15 years of relevant experience, preferably in military or operational experience and knowledge
- Ability to work independently
- Strong research and analytical capabilities
- Knowledge of joint military operations and planning processes
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 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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