Job Description

What the role is:You monitor and analyse global and regional defence and security developments.What you will be working on:On this, you sense-make geostrategic and security-related events as well as collaborate with stakeholders to address information gaps and validate your assessment. You are required to present your findings and assessment in writing for decision-making. Your key challenge lies in understanding the complex and dynamic strategic security landscape worldwide.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Political Science, Philosophy and Economics, International Relations, Arts, History or Social Sciences, with at least 6 years\' work experience in a relevant field. Strong analytical and communication skills as well as a good command of spoken and written English are essential. You should possess good knowledge and awareness of security-related developments in current and international affairs. You may be required to travel overseas at short notice for work. 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.

Ministry of Defence