Senior Analyst (Strategic & Operational Research)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a highly analytical researcher to provide timely assessments of geo-strategic and security developments to support informed decision-making.

The role involves monitoring regional and global defence and security developments, sense-making within geo-political contexts, conducting focused research, collaborating with stakeholders, and producing written assessment papers that communicate findings and judgments.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and sense-making skills.
• Excellent written communication in English.
• Experience in research/analysis with geo-strategic or security-related subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Monitor defence and security developments regionally and globally.
• Sense-make developments within geo-political context.
• Conduct research to fill information gaps and validate assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure well-substantiated assessments.
• Produce written assessment papers communicating findings and judgments.

Skills

Strong analytical

Excellent written English

Geo-strategic knowledge

Research & analysis

Education in IR/Political Science/Sec.

Education

Education in International Relations/Political Science/Security Studies

Job description

What The Role Is

You provide timely and accurate assessments of the geo-strategic and security-related developments to support informed decision-making.

You provide timely and accurate assessments of the geo-strategic and security-related developments to support informed decision-making.

What You Will Be Working On

• Monitor defence and security-related developments in the region and the world
• Sense-make the developments within the existing geo-political context
• Conduct research and analysis to fill information gaps and validate preliminary assessments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure assessments are well-substantiated and comprehensive
• Produce written assessment papers to communicate findings and analytical judgements

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining a current and nuanced appreciation of complex geo-strategic and security-related developments across multiple regions simultaneously
• Synthesising diverse and occasionally incomplete information into timely, accurate, and well-reasoned written assessments

What We Are Looking For

• Education in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in research, analysis, or a related field, with exposure to geo-strategic or security-related subject matter
• Strong analytical and sense-making skills
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• Good appreciation of geo-strategic and security-related developments Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.