What the role is:You are responsible for monitoring and conducting deep research on terrorism and security-related issues, while producing threat assessments to support Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) operations and policy decisions.What you will be working on:- Monitor, sense-make and conduct deep research on terrorism and security-related issues - Assess information from multiple sources to identify patterns, risks and emerging tactics and threats from extremist actors - Produce threat assessments, briefing and strategic reports to support the SAF operations and Policy decision-making - Supervise junior analysts Challenge(s) - Processing large volumes of fragmented and sometimes contradictory information - Adapting quickly to an ever-evolving threat landscape - Producing timely and accurate reportsWhat we are looking for:- Education in Strategic Studies, International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Terrorism Studies, International Relations or a related field - At least 6 years of relevant working experience in a training, teaching, research or HR capacity - Good analytical, planning and organisational skills - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Good creative problem solving, decision making, strategic thinking and knowledge management skills 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.
