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.
MINDEF
Assistant Director (Research) - Gombak
Permanent
Closing on 23 Mar 2026What the role is
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
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 23 Mar 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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