Assistant Director (Research) - Gombak

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF invites applications for a role focused on monitoring and analysing defence-related developments in Southeast Asia. You will serve as the primary staff responsible for analysing regional security developments and their impact on Singapore’s national interests.

Responsibilities include tracking current affairs in the digital domain, performing fusion analyses, and developing comprehensive reports with validated assessments for the Branch Head.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Political Science, Strategic Studies, Geography, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities across diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyse current affairs and developments in the digital domain.
• Conduct fusion analysis of the latest defence-related developments.
• Assess potential implications of regional security developments.
• Develop comprehensive reports and validate assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Political Science / Strategic Studies / Geography

Job description

What the role is:

You support the Branch Head in monitoring current affairs and developments in the digital domain whilst serving as the primary staff responsible for analysing defence-related developments in Southeast Asia and security-related organisations that may impact regional security.

What you will be working on:

• Track and analyse current affairs and developments in the digital domain
• Conduct fusion analysis of the latest defence-related developments
• Assess potential implications of regional security developments
• Develop comprehensive reports and validate assessments

Challenge(s)

Maintaining a strong grasp of complex global and regional developments across political, defence, and military domains whilst assessing their potential implications for Singapore

Coordinating with diverse stakeholders across MINDEF/SAF and external agencies to develop accurate reports and validate critical assessments

What we are looking for:

• Education in Political Science, Strategic Studies, Geography, or a related field
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in strategic analysis, defence studies, or a related domain is preferred
• Good understanding of regional security dynamics and geopolitical trends is advantageous
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

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.