Analyst (Defence Research)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a defence research analyst to conduct deep research and provide timely, accurate reports on developments in identified Asia‑Pacific countries, supporting plans to strengthen bilateral military relations.

You will monitor defence policies and collaborations, synthesize information from diverse sources, and present clear assessments to senior leaders. Independent work and strong English writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong command of English and excellent writing skills.
• Experience in research and policy analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on defence-related developments in identified Asia-Pacific countries.
• Monitor changes in defence policies, priorities and collaborations.
• Produce high-quality, original research reports for military leaders.
• Monitor bilateral relations and design engagement touchpoints.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources to form clear assessments.
• Communicate developments to non-specialist stakeholders clearly.
• Deliver timely research products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong writing

Team player

Independent worker

Critical thinking

Education

International Relations

Political Science

Security Studies

SEA Studies

History

Job description

What The Role Is

You conduct deep research and provide timely, accurate reports on defence-related developments in identified countries-of-interest in the Asia-Pacific region while assisting in developing plans to enhance bilateral relations with militaries of the countries-of-interest.

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct research and analysis on defence-related developments in identified countries-of-interest, including their possible impact to the region


• Monitor, analyse and identify changes in trajectories pertaining to defence policies, priorities and defence collaborations of countries-of-interest


• Work independently or as team to produce high-quality, original research reports and present findings to military leaders and relevant stakeholders


• Monitor bilateral relations with militaries of countries-of-interest, conceptualise plans to enhance relations and design engagement touchpoints


• Keeping pace with changes in defence and security landscape pertaining to countries-of-interest, including changes in their defence policies, priorities and collaborations


• Synthesising and analysing information from various sources to form coherent and logical assessments on identified issues


• Communicating and explaining developments and assessments to non-specialist stakeholders in clear and concise manner


• Delivering high-quality research products

What We Are Looking For

• Education in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, SEA Studies, History and/or related field


• Experience in research and analysis is preferred


• Good command of English language and strong writing skills


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to think critically


• Comfortable to work independently or part of a team of analysts to work on identified topic-of-interest

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.