Analyst (Research) - Gombak

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defence agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate responsible for gathering and managing information on terrorism and security-related issues. The ideal individual will have strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills, with tasks including data analytics and compiling information. This role requires independent working ability and a conscientious approach to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities and good awareness of terrorism and security developments.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gather and manage security-related information from diverse sources.
• Conduct data analytics to ascertain trends regarding terrorism and security issues.
• Compiling and formatting information into a database.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Good awareness of terrorism and security developments

Presentation skills

Communication abilities

Team collaboration skills

Independent working ability

Conscientious approach to deadlines

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for gathering and managing information from diverse sources to ascertain trends regarding terrorism and security‑related issues.

What you will be working on:

• Gather security‑related information
• Manage diverse data sources
• Sense‑make to support Counter‑Terrorism Intelligence Centre's assessments
• Collect, compile, format and database information using data management tools
• Conduct data analytics

Challenges

• Processing large volumes of fragmented and sometimes contradictory information to identify credible threats
• Adapting quickly to an ever‑evolving threat landscape
• Sense‑making the vast data and producing timely and accurate reports

What we are looking for:

• Good awareness of terrorism and security developments
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Independent working ability
• Conscientious approach to deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Team collaboration skills

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non‑uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.