ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 70 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.

The Research Analyst has to process information gathered through a variety of sources (e.g. open source reporting, investigations, etc.), synthesising and crystallising these into timely and useful intelligence. A core part of a Research Analyst’s work is intelligence analysis and sense-making. You will have to make sense and paint a coherent picture of developments, identify information gaps, assess security implications and anticipate developing threats. As an analyst, you will undertake different aspects of research, such as operational research, strategic analysis and policy research. In operational research, 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 research, 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.

• Degree in Arts and Social Sciences, or equivalent competencies is preferred • 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.

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.