You support the Army's communication efforts by monitoring, analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of Army publicity, as well as identifying emerging issues and potential reputational risks.
MINDEF
Manager (Communications Research) - Army
Permanent
Closing on 30 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Perform daily monitoring of conversations and discussions on topics related to the Army across various media platforms
- Conduct sentiment analysis for significant events and issues related to the Army
- Respond promptly to emerging issues and provide timely analysis
- Analyse findings from media reports to assess trends and portrayal of the Army
- Evaluate communications campaign effectiveness against intended outcomes
Challenge(s)
- Understanding MINDEF/SAF's organisational considerations and intricacies
- Ensuring strategies align with the Army's communication goals
- Staying current with evolving industry trends
What we are looking for
- Education in Communications, Social Sciences, Research, or a related field
- At least 1 year of experience in research-related work or data analysis in social or communications-related areas is preferred
- Knowledge of sentiment analysis tools and social media monitoring platforms
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet 24/7 operational demands
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Jan 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
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.
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