You support in developing and challenging concepts to ensure that Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) can create sustainable capability edge over its potential adversaries.
Assistant Director (Concepts)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 21 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Formulate game-changing concepts
- Develop innovative military capabilities
- Conduct concept experimentation
- Deliver disruptive and cutting-edge capabilities
- Evaluate technological opportunities
Challenge(s)
- Maintaining keen awareness of present and future technological opportunities
- Developing strategic foresight to see through the process from concept formulation and development to capability transition
What we are looking for
- At least 6 years of working experience in planning and operations
- Strategic thinking capabilities
- Innovation mindset
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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 21 Sep 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.