Job Description

What the role is:The position is located in the Manpower Research and Statistics Department (MRSD), Singapore. The department produces a wide range of national labour market statistics to facilitate informed decision-making within the government and the community-at-large. The main role of the position is to collect, analyse and interpret data using innovative tools, methods and approaches to optimise survey operations and facilitate policy making and development.What you will be working on:

• Leveraging on a variety of data sources (i.e survey data, administrative data), including big data to generate actionable insights. \xe2\x80\xa2 Apply statistical techniques and data mining methods to identify patterns and trends, employment patterns, and labour market dynamics. \xe2\x80\xa2 Designing user-friendly data visualization dashboards, presentation slides, charts and tables. \xe2\x80\xa2 Undertake both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, including predictive modelling, time-series forecasting. Commission research, draft terms of reference for research consultants and monitor and coordinate their work. \xe2\x80\xa2 Draft and/or provide technical input into the development, peer review and editing of occupational/industry classification system reviews, working papers, reports, publications and other knowledge products and contribute to their dissemination. \xe2\x80\xa2 Keeping up to date with advancements and developments in machine learning so as to leverage new tools and techniques. \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide evidence-based technical content for social media, digital and other knowledge-sharing tools and platforms, with a view to reaching broad and diverse audiences. \xe2\x80\xa2 Developing and implementing policies related to data governance policies, procedures and standards, including identifying and resolving data quality issues. \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications with a preferred field of study in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other relevant field. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in research and quantitative analysis. Candidates with coding and programming experience (e.g. Python, R) will be considered favourably. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good knowledge and understanding of theories, trends and approaches in the area(s) of machine learning/deep learning, natural language processing, large language modelling and econometrics modelling. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good research and analytical skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good communication, presentation and writing skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders

About Ministry of Manpower:The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) aims to develop a productive workforce and progressive workplaces, for Singaporeans to have better jobs and a secure retirement. In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Singapore\'s workforce and workplace practices have to remain adaptable. MOM\'s policies help enhance the workforce\'s profile, promote lifelong employability and income security for Singaporeans, as well as foster excellent working environments that are fair and safe. As an MOM officer, you will get to work in a range of exciting areas to help the Ministry attain its goals, including manpower policy, industrial relations, workplace safety and foreign employment regulation. MOM is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.

Ministry of Manpower