Intelligence Analyst

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to process diverse information sources, synthesize actionable intelligence, and support investigations aimed at neutralising threats to Singapore's internal security. The role emphasizes sense-making across operational, strategic, and policy contexts.

You will identify information gaps, assess security implications, and anticipate developing threats while producing clear, timely analyses and recommendations for

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline or equivalent competencies.
• Strong analytical ability to process large volumes of information to surface security points/trends.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Keen interest in current affairs and security issues.
• Strong writing skills – capable of 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.

Responsibilities

• Process information from open sources and investigations to produce timely, useful intelligence.
• Perform sense-making across operational, strategic, and policy analyses to identify threats and implications.
• Provide support for investigations to neutralise security threats and make sound security assessments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Security awareness

Written communication

Team collaboration

Communication & presentation

Education

Degree in any discipline

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.