Assistant Director (Research) - Gombak

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

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore seeks an experienced professional for a role focusing on monitoring and researching terrorism and security issues. The candidate will produce threat assessments to support operations and policy decisions while supervising junior analysts. A degree in Strategic Studies or a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant working experience in a training, teaching, research or HR capacity.
• Education in fields like Security Studies or International Relations.
• Good analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and research terrorism and security-related issues.
• Produce threat assessments and strategic reports.
• Supervise junior analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Strategic Studies or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for monitoring and conducting deep research on terrorism and security-related issues, while producing threat assessments to support Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) operations and policy decisions.

What You Will Be Working On

• Monitor, sense-make and conduct deep research on terrorism and security-related issues
• Assess information from multiple sources to identify patterns, risks and emerging tactics and threats from extremist actors
• Produce threat assessments, briefing and strategic reports to support the SAF operations and Policy decision-making
• Supervise junior analysts
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Processing large volumes of fragmented and sometimes contradictory information
• Adapting quickly to an ever-evolving threat landscape
• Producing timely and accurate reports
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Strategic Studies, International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Terrorism Studies, International Relations or a related field
• At least 6 years of relevant working experience in a training, teaching, research or HR capacity
• Good analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good creative problem solving, decision making, strategic thinking and knowledge management skills
  
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.