Target Analyst

Security and Intelligence Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Professional training in OSINT & data-

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Security and Intelligence Division in Singapore is seeking a Target Analyst to conduct deep investigations into entities and networks, using multi-source intelligence and data analytics to produce actionable insights for high-stakes decisions.

Whether a fresh graduate or mid-career professional, you will contribute to national interests by turning fragmented data into clear answers and supporting policymakers with early warnings and strategy-driven briefs.

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizens only

Responsibilities

• Integrate Fragmented Data: Combine data from diverse sources— OSINT, technical metadata, and specialised feeds
• Separate Signal from Noise: Filter through large volumes of messy, conflicting information by asking the right questions, and discerning the relevant picture from unrelated noise
• Map Networks: Map out complex networks of entities and operational infrastructures, and create clear pictures from a large web of disparate clues
• Tell the Story Behind the Data: Translate complex technical data and convoluted investigative trails into clear and concise executive briefs to provide early warning and strategic support for Singapore's policymakers
• Build & Innovate: Develop new investigative tools, and refine analytical workflows to keep our team ahead of emerging risks

Job description

Love connecting dots that others miss? Fascinated by issues and developments that affect Singapore? At the Security and Intelligence Division (SID), we’re on a mission to protect Singapore in an increasingly unpredictable world.

As a Target Analyst, you will conduct deep investigations into entities and networks to identify emerging threats and operational opportunities on issues and developments that shape national interests. You will use multi-source intelligence and data analytics to synthesise information into actionable insights that drive high-stakes decisions. Translation? You won't just be reading news tickers. You'll be uncovering the stories hidden beneath the surface. It's part detective work, part strategy play, and 100% real-world impact. In this role, your analysis protects Singaporeans and safeguards our national interests.

Whether you're a fresh graduate hungry to master specialised analytical tradecraft or a mid-career professional looking to pivot for a greater purpose, this is your chance to contribute to Singapore’s national interests.

What you will be working on

• Integrate Fragmented Data: Combine data from diverse sources— OSINT, technical metadata, and specialised feeds
• Separate Signal from Noise: Filter through large volumes of messy, conflicting information by asking the right questions, and discerning the relevant picture from unrelated noise
• Map Networks: Map out complex networks of entities and operational infrastructures, and create clear pictures from a large web of disparate clues
• Tell the Story Behind the Data: Translate complex technical data and convoluted investigative trails into clear and concise executive briefs to provide early warning and strategic support for Singapore's policymakers
• Build & Innovate: Develop new investigative tools, and refine analytical workflows to keep our team ahead of emerging risks

What you will gain

• Unmatched Purpose: Contribute directly to the safety, stability, and sovereignty of Singapore
• Culture of Continuous Learning: We invest heavily in professional training, including advanced OSINT, data analytics, foreign languages, and cutting-edge investigative methods
• High-Calibre Teams: Work alongside passionate, like-minded analysts, data experts, and domain experts who love what they do

What we are looking for

• Singapore Citizens only

We are looking for individuals with an investigative mindset who are able to find clarity in ambiguity, and turn fragmented data into clear answers. You would possess the creativity to:

• Hunt for missing pieces: Develop mastery of the information landscape and know where to find additional data sources when the current picture is incomplete
• Slice and dice data: Approach data with clear questions to ensure your analysis is relevant, looking for patterns that others miss
• Connect the dots: Turn disjointed or weak signals into a coherent narrative of “how things fit together”

We will provide the tradecraft training; you bring the curiosity. Your job isn't to know all the answers today, but to have the drive to uncover them. Desired qualities and attributes include

• Keen interest in geopolitical, threat or security-related developments
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to apply new tools and technologies to derive insights from information
• Interest in mastering a foreign language and culture
• Both detail-oriented and able to zoom out to see the big picture
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Motivated team player and an independent self-starter

We actively welcome candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as (but not limited to)

• Geopolitical Risk Researchers: Analysts skilled in open-source research (OSINT), digital forensics, or regional threat monitoring
• Trust & Safety / Risk Operations: Investigators who identify bad actors, coordinated abuse, or platform manipulation at scale
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI): Analysts who track threat actors, malware campaigns, or digital indicators
• Financial Crime & Fraud Investigations: Specialists who follow paper trails, map suspicious transactions, and uncover hidden entity relationships

Beyond these professions, candidates with the following foundational skills will hit the ground running

• Investigative & OSINT Methodologies: Advanced search techniques, digital footprinting, domain/IP pivoting, social network analysis, and online investigation frameworks
• Link Analysis & Visualisation: Practical experience with network visualization platforms (e.g., graph analysis tools)
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with regional or international geopolitical, threat or security issues
• Language Expertise: Mastery of a foreign language

We hire at various levels. Junior analysts focus on execution and tradecraft mastery, while experienced hires will lead complex investigations and mentor teams.