Assistant Director (Analyst)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks an experienced professional to analyze and integrate data for the Singapore Armed Forces. The role entails liaising with various agencies, leading analyses, and formulating assessments on current events. Candidates must possess a strong educational background in Mass Communications or Social Sciences and substantial relevant work experience, showcasing leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences is essential.
• At least 10 years of work experience in a related field is required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of information systems and data analytics is important.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and integrate data for SAF and coordinate with information agencies.
• Lead a team to analyse threats and support information response plans.
• Direct and coordinate trend analyses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Education

Mass Communications or Social Sciences

Tools

Information Systems

Data Analytics Methodologies

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.