Intelligence Analyst

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) in Singapore is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to manage information and threats to national security. The role demands processing varied intelligence to develop solid insights and actionable outcomes, with responsibilities spanning operational, strategic, and policy analysis aimed at safeguarding Singapore’s stability.

Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in security issues. A degree in any discipline is required, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline or equivalent competencies.
• Strong analytical ability to process information and identify security trends.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Keen interest in current affairs and security issues.
• Strong writing skills for drafting reports.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Process information to create actionable intelligence.
• Conduct operational, strategic, and policy analysis.
• Support investigations to neutralise security threats.
• Monitor trends to identify potential security risks.
• Analyze policies affecting internal security.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Attention to detail

Interest in current affairs

Strong writing skills

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Degree in any discipline or equivalent competencies

Job description

What the role is:

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

What you will be working on:

The Intelligence Analyst has to process information gathered through a variety of sources (e.g. open source reporting, investigations, etc.), synthesising and crystallising these into timely, useful and actionable intelligence. A core part of an Intelligence Analyst’s work is sense‑making. You will have to make sense and paint a coherent picture of developments which are at times complex and conflicting, identify information gaps, assess security implications and anticipate developing threats. As an Intelligence Analyst, you will undertake different aspects of analysis, such as operational analysis, strategic analysis and policy analysis. In operational analysis, you will provide support for investigations to neutralise security threats. You will also be involved in strategic analysis, which entails broader and longer‑term monitoring of trends to identify threats and make sound security assessments. In policy analysis, you will examine policies that have an impact on internal security, to provide an accurate assessment of implications and make recommendations on how best to safeguard Singapore’s security interests. Given the complex and rapidly‑evolving security terrain, your work will be fast‑paced, challenging and stimulating.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in any discipline or equivalent competencies


• Strong analytical ability – able to process large volumes of information to surface pertinent security points/trends, develop insights into security threats on the horizon, and distil the implications for Singapore’s internal security


• Meticulous with an eye for detail


• Keen interest in current affairs and security issues


• Strong writing skills – competent in drafting clear and succinct reports


• Able to work independently, as well as in a team


• Useful to have good communication and presentation skills


• Only Singaporeans need apply

We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore’s internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability, and sovereignty.