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Manager (Operations Planning & Control)

MINDEF

SingaporePermanent

Posted 24 Jun 2026

About this role

You fuse information from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fast and dynamic information landscape and conduct of opinion sensing for issues of interest. - Analyse information from diverse sources to identify trends and potential issues - Conduct opinion sensing on matters of interest - Develop public communications responses for sensitive issues - Craft and coordinate crisis communication strategies - Work with multiple agencies during major incidents - Monitor local and foreign information environments - Execute customised operations to protect organisational reputation Challenge(s) - Grasping and making sense of rapid developments across local and foreign information environments - Working under time pressure during crisis situations - Managing multiple stakeholder expectations - Adapting to dynamic information landscapes - Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, or Social Sciences - At least 2 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations, or corporate communications is advantageous - Strong command of written and spoken English - Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous - Strong analytical and communication skills - Ability to work independently and in teams - Keen interest in Singapore's media, political, defence and security developments - Good understanding of Singapore's media landscape - Assertive, meticulous and detail-oriented - Ability to perform rotational duties and work odd hours at short notice (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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You fuse information from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fast and dynamic information landscape and conduct of opinion sensing for issues of interest. - Analyse information from diverse sources to identify trends and potential issues - Conduct opinion sensing on mat…

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