Target Analyst (Analysis)

Security & Intelligence Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

The Security & Intelligence Division in Singapore is seeking individuals for analytical roles focusing on national security. Candidates will engage in research, investigations, and support operational strategies, developing vital insights for governmental advisory. Both fresh graduates and mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply, particularly those with a keen interest in geopolitical developments. Mastery of a foreign language is also desirable, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in geopolitical, threat or security-related developments.
• Willingness to apply new tools and technologies to derive insights.
• Interest in mastering a foreign language and culture.
• Strong ability to see the big picture and attend to details.

Responsibilities

• Conduct target research and provide insights for operations.
• Investigate and analyze leads to support operations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What the role is

You play a critical role in SID’s mission to protect and advance Singapore’s national interests by conducting target research and providing deep insights into targets. You will investigate and analyse leads, develop intelligence to support operations and drive the delivery of quality information for SID to achieve its mission.

What you will be working on

• Deconstruct intelligence requirements to drive SID’s operations
• Conduct investigations and network analysis to support and drive operations
• Synthesise, assess and deliver information from various sources, to provide early-warning and strategic support to Singapore’s policy makers

Senior Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team
• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind
• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas
• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

What you will gain

• Opportunities to hone your investigative and analytical skills to deal with large volumes of information from varied sources in a dynamic environment
• Deep expertise in analysing entities of interest to identify threats and opportunities for operations
• Experience in picking up early-warning indicators and supporting decision-making of policy makers
• Mastery of target analysis tradecraft
• Mastery of a foreign language

What we are looking for

• Roles for fresh graduates and mid-careers available
• Keen interest in geopolitical, threat or security-related developments
• Willingness to apply new tools and technologies to derive insights from information
• Interest in mastering a foreign language and culture
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Motivated team player and an independent self-starter

About Security & Intelligence Division

We are an agency that provides strategic analysis to help advance and protect Singapore’s national interest, security and sovereignty. Our mission is to provide the government with strategic assessments of global and regional threats, and developments in the increasingly complex and volatile world.