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MINDEF

Assistant Director (Analyst)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 24 Dec 2024

What the role is

You analyse and integrate data for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in the information environment. On this, you are responsible to liaise and coordinate with information agencies across MINDEF/SAF and Whole-of-Government (WOG).

What you will be working on

You monitor and lead a team to analyse threats to support information response plans. You also direct and coordinate the conduct of trend analyses and formulate assessments on current events and incidents. Your challenge lies in sense-making key insights from various information sources, quickly understanding ongoing developments and conversations in the information environment, and combining qualitative analyses with technical knowledge where required. You should remain steady under time pressure and be flexible and adaptive to changes, given the rapid pace of information and new developments.

What we are looking for

You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Mass Communications or Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Economics), with at least 10 years' working experience in a related field. Being a good team player with strong interpersonal skills is essential. Having a strong foundational knowledge of information systems, data analytics methodologies, and the overarching intelligence processes is beneficial. Possession of strong leadership ability, good analytical skills, and writing proficiency is essential. Having a good awareness of Singapore's political, defence and security developments, as well as current affairs and the regional and international media environment, is advantageous. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.