Lead Analyst (Operations Research)

About the Role

As a Lead Analyst, you will deliver precise and timely evaluations on non-kinetic defence capabilities and developments concerning countries of interest across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on security developments within designated countries of interest.
• Maintain comprehensive oversight of non-kinetic defence capabilities, including impacts arising from advancements in military technology.
• Track, analyze, and identify emerging trends in defence procurement, collaborations, and technology advancements.
• Execute independent or collaborative research to generate original, high-quality analytical reports on selected themes.
• Identify and explore novel research areas relevant to stakeholders’ needs.
• Present analytical findings and assessments to military leadership and pertinent stakeholders effectively.

Challenges

• Staying updated with rapidly evolving defence capabilities, especially in non-kinetic and technological domains, and swiftly understanding complex scenarios, related ecosystems, and involved stakeholders supporting MINDEF/SAF.
• Consolidating and interpreting vast and complex information to produce coherent assessments and clearly communicate results to audiences without specialist backgrounds.

Candidate Profile

• Preferred educational background includes International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of six years' experience in defence capability research or analytical roles.
• Excellent command of English with strong writing capabilities.
• Aptitude and interest in languages.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude with the capacity to critically evaluate, integrate substantial data, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Deep interest and knowledge of contemporary political and defence affairs and their broader implications on international relations.
• Strong enthusiasm for defence, military history, particularly relating to Asia.

Additional Information

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.