You will support the Ministry’s efforts to drive the adoption of fair and progressive employment practices via more effective sense-making.
Ministry of Manpower
Senior Data Analyst / Data Analyst (Sensing & Analytics), OPPD, LRWD
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 10 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
As part of the Sensing & Analytics team, you will extract, interpret and analyse data. You will be asked to develop and refine predictive models, derive insights and identify emerging issues through your analysis to support ops and policy reviews related to workplace practices. You will also be required to write and present well-structured, logical and objective reports on your findings.
This job also involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their processes and requirements to enhance the robustness and usefulness of the sensing data for MOM’s overall ops and policy needs. You will also be required to create dashboards and intel reports for management and ops units’ planning.
What we are looking for
• You should possess a tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Economics or Statistics or a related discipline
• At least 1-3 years of relevant and proven experience as a data analyst in a public sector or corporate setting. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Proficient in programming, scripting and text mining (e.g. Python, R) is a plus
• Experience in data visualisation techniques (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of statistical packages and experience in using analytical software (e.g. STATA, Matlab, SQL) will be an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Adept in problem-solving and report finding
• Meticulous and able to identify trends and insights amidst huge amount of data
• Interest and ability to gain expertise in and keep abreast of new developments in data mining/machine learning/data analytics algorithms, tools and methods
About your application process
This job is closing on 10 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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