Assistant Director (Civil Resource) - Navy

You will lead the development, execution and upkeep of maritime resource plans to support MINDEF/SAF requirements. Working closely with commercial maritime industry partners and stakeholders across MINDEF/SAF, you will translate operational requirements into practical and sustainable maritime resource solutions. Responsibilities - Analyse, maintain and sense-make data on commercial maritime vessels to support resource planning and decision-making - Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the commercial shipping industry, including business models, vessel operating profiles, market practices and industry trends - Assess maritime assets against MINDEF/SAF requirements and formulate maritime resource plans - Develop and maintain the readiness of contracts, leasing arrangements and other commercial mechanisms required to support the timely generation of maritime resources - Engage vessel owners, operators and other maritime industry partners - Monitor developments in the maritime sector and assess their implications for resource availability, commercial arrangements and MINDEF/SAF requirements - Coordinate requirements, develop proposals and support command and strategic-level decision-making Challenge(s) - Keeping abreast of developments in a dynamic commercial maritime environment, including changes in vessel availability, operating models, market conditions and industry practices - Developing sufficient technical and commercial understanding across different vessel types to assess their suitability for MINDEF/SAF requirements - Balancing operational requirements with commercial realities to develop practical, sustainable and executable resource solutions - Managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and applying sound judgement to complex issues where operational, technical and commercial considerations intersect Requirements - Education in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred - At least 6 years of relevant experience in vessel operations, fleet management, chartering, commercial management or business development, preferably with managerial experience within the commercial maritime industry - Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to review information and present findings in a clear and structured manner - Good understanding of commercial maritime environments - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively under pressure and utilise available information and resources to deliver assigned outputs Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.