DSTA (under Mindef)

#**791** (**permalink**) 18-05-2020, 02:45 PM

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Sounds like it's just you. ST Eng internet blocked access to google, , microsoft, facebook, twitter, reddit, hardwarezone....

you'll probably have to use your own mobile data to go to internet...
the culture now is everyone on their phone... laptop open... phone in front of laptop ....

KEKEKE

There is wireless@SG but the earlier poster exaggerated a bit, sometimes got busy period, sometimes got lull period. Depends on business unit but there's definitely more lull than busy periods.

#**792** (**permalink**) 19-05-2020, 08:16 PM

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What is the equivalent pay grade of mx11a in dsta? Grade 9?

Would like to know too. A fren say he given grade 8. Is it possible?

#**793** (**permalink**) 20-05-2020, 10:46 PM

Got a job offer from DSTA as a senior procurement exec. Starting pay is good, benefits are reasonable. But I'm really worried about progression and salary increment for the non-tech side as well as skill transferability if I want to jump ship. Anyone can enlighten me?

#**794** (**permalink**) 21-05-2020, 11:12 PM

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I work with quite a few DSTA procurement people in my past life.

1. they have a high workload.
2. they have a structured promotion till the rank of manager
3. Senior Exec, AM, M, SM
4. i know of people who reach SM within 6 years

Long hours and need to chiong but once u know the ropes, very fast and easy

Do you happen to know what their typical work day is like? Asking because 'high' workload could be subjective. TIA!

#**795** (**permalink**) 21-05-2020, 11:34 PM

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Got a job offer from DSTA as a senior procurement exec. Starting pay is good, benefits are reasonable. But I'm really worried about progression and salary increment for the non-tech side as well as skill transferability if I want to jump ship. Anyone can enlighten me?

How much do they offer?

#**796** (**permalink**) 22-05-2020, 04:07 AM

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How much do they offer?

3.8 with 2nd upper hons, business deg from local uni

#**797** (**permalink**) 22-05-2020, 11:23 AM

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3.8 with 2nd upper hons, business deg from local uni

Salary is lower for generalist role, tech role will be $4.8k+

#**798** (**permalink**) 22-05-2020, 05:26 PM

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Salary is lower for generalist role, tech role will be $4.8k+

Where can a DSTA project manager go after working for a few years, feeling quite stuck in this role with no transferable skills.

#**799** (**permalink**) 22-05-2020, 11:09 PM

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Got a job offer from DSTA as a senior procurement exec. Starting pay is good, benefits are reasonable. But I'm really worried about progression and salary increment for the non-tech side as well as skill transferability if I want to jump ship. Anyone can enlighten me?

Wish to know this too! Bumpssss

#**800** (**permalink**) 23-05-2020, 02:36 AM

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3.8 with 2nd upper hons, business deg from local uni

so they do pay by degree,

got an offer as well, but i have a humanities degree with first class, also 3.8 as well