Analyst (Information)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a dedicated individual to conduct research and provide analysis focused on defence and security developments in Singapore. The role entails liaising with stakeholders, studying media environments, and producing analytical products. Applicants are encouraged if they have strong analytical skills and relevant educational backgrounds in Mass Communications or Social Sciences.

Qualifications

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, International Relations).
• Good analytical and writing skills.
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence, and security developments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of the information environment.
• Perform information network analysis.
• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely analytical products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Awareness of political, defence, and security developments

Understanding of current affairs

Knowledge of regional and international media

Education

Degree in Mass Communications or Social Sciences

Job description

What The Role Is

You conduct research and provide timely analysis of the information environment, with focus on defence, security developments and socio-economic issues.

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct research and analysis of the information environment
• Perform information network analysis
• Study the resonance of narratives in the information environment
• Liaise with stakeholders on collection requirements, planning, and execution
• Support capability development with various entities
• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely analytical products
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Embracing a steep learning curve in a complex field
• Quickly making sense of ongoing developments and conversations in the information environment
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Economics)
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence, and security developments as well as understanding of current affairs
• Acute awareness of the regional and international media environment
• Ability to leverage media environment knowledge for MINDEF/SAF's benefit
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous
  
  
  

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.