Assistant Director (Analyst)

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

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is looking for an experienced data analyst to support the Singapore Armed Forces in the information environment. The candidate should have over 10 years of relevant experience and strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills. This role involves liaising with information agencies and formulating assessments on various incidents. Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of work experience in a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of information systems and data analytics methodologies.
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence, and security developments.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with information agencies across MINDEF/SAF.
• Monitor and lead a team to analyse threats.
• Formulate assessments on current events and incidents.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to rapid changes

Education

Degree in Mass Communications or Social Sciences

Job description

What The Role Is

You analyse and integrate data for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in the information environment.

What You Will Be Working On

• Liaise and coordinate with information agencies across MINDEF/SAF and Whole-of-Government (WOG)
• Monitor and lead a team to analyse threats and support information response plans
• Direct and coordinate the conduct of trend analyses
• Formulate assessments on current events and incidents
• Sense-make key insights from various information sources
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Quickly understanding ongoing developments and conversations in the information environment
• Combining qualitative analyses with technical knowledge
• Remaining steady under time pressure
• Being flexible and adaptive to changes in a rapidly evolving information landscape
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Economics)
• At least 10 years of work experience in a related field
  
  
  

Strong interpersonal, writing, leadership and analytical skills

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapid changes
• Strong foundational knowledge of information systems and data analytics methodologies
• Understanding of overarching intelligence processes
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence, and security developments as well as current affairs and the regional/international media environment is advantageous
  
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.