You provide accurate and timely analysis reports on defence capabilities and related developments in identified countries-of-interest in the Asia-Pacific region.

Assistant Director (Defence Research & Analysis)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 04 Jun 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Conduct research on defence capabilities and related developments in identified countries-of-interest, including the implications of technological development on military capabilities
- Monitor, analyse and identify trends in their defence procurement strategy, defence collaborations and technology development
- Lead a research team to produce high-quality, original research reports
- Present research findings to military leaders and relevant stakeholders
- Identify new trends and developments that could impact defence capabilities
Challenge(s)
- Keeping pace with rapid changes in defence and security landscape
- Synthesising large amounts of information into clear, concise assessments
- Delivering high-quality analysis under tight deadlines
What we are looking for
- Education in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies or related field
- At least 6 years of experience in defence capability research or analysis
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent writing and communication abilities
- Comfortable to work independently or part of a team of analysts to work on identified topic-of-interest
- Interest and knowledge on current technology developments and their implications to defence capability
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.