
Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (Strategic Plans)
Defence Science and Technology Agency
Permanent
Closing on 15 Oct 2025
What the role is
Join the Strategic Plans team to shape the future of DSTA through enterprise-wide strategies, policies and governance frameworks. In this role, you will support DSTA’s long-term planning, performance monitoring, governance and enterprise-wide engagement efforts.
What you will be working on
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy and Governance
• Support the planning and implementation of enterprise-level strategies, policies, and governance processes.
• Lead the communication and roll-out of strategic initiatives at enterprise-wide events, and coordinate follow-up efforts with internal stakeholders.
Board Engagement and Corporate Governance
• Manage DSTA Board-related matters, including Board Meetings, retreats, renewal and onboarding of Board Directors, and adherence to the DSTA Code of Governance.
Performance Monitoring and Strategic Reporting
• Oversee enterprise-level and business entity level performance monitoring, reporting and analysis in alignment with DSTA’s strategic objectives.
• Identify gaps and recommend management interventions where necessary.
Culture Building and Staff Engagement
• Support initiatives to promote a culture of productivity and innovation across DSTA.
• Plan and organise staff engagement events to communicate strategic initiatives and gather staff feedback.
Strategic Planning and Risk Management
• Assist in DSTA’s enterprise strategic planning process, including the development and refinement of organisational strategies.
• Support the identification and monitoring of strategic and operational risks.
What we are looking for
• A degree in technical discipline, with experience preferably, but not essential, in strategic and corporate planning functions
• Familiarity with DSTA’s operations and the broader defence technology ecosystem is an advantage
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Responsible, proactive and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage across all levels
About Defence Science and Technology Agency
At DSTA, we are looking for Greater Minds who are passionate about developing advanced technological solutions to enhance Singapore’s defence capabilities. You can look forward to a fulfilling career in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. If you believe that you have the makings of a Greater Mind, begin your journey at DSTA to realise your full potential!
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Oct 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 Defence Science and Technology Agency or the wider Public Service.