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Ministry of Trade and Industry

Data Analyst (Data & AI Office), Economics Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Permanent/ContractClosed

What the role is

The Data & AI Office (DnAI) focuses on driving the use of data in policy formulation and service delivery within MTI. With the increasing availability of data, it is critical to strengthen data management and drive data capability development to ensure the effective management and utilisation of data. DnAI also aims to step up efforts in adopting AI and scaling up on the AI capabilities within MTI.

What you will be working on

• Drive Advanced Business Intelligence: Coordinate and manage product development efforts to meet the analytical and visualisation needs of business units • Prototype Data Products: Pilot efforts and development of prototype data products using latest technologies like Generative Artificial Intelligence on cloud platforms • Requirements Gathering and Design: Participate in or lead requirements gathering sessions with key end users to translate their needs into product design. Develop relevant quantitative indicators to meet business use cases • Product Development Oversight: Ensure timely development that meets user and performance requirements • Agile Product Testing: Coordinate, manage and participate in product testing efforts with end users based on agile principles • Data Quality Management: Monitor, maintain and improve data quality • Collaborate with Data Engineers: Work closely with Data Engineers to develop and maintain optimised data hubs to meet diverse data analysis needs • Data Capability Development: Drive organisational data capability development efforts by facilitating and conducting relevant training courses with Business Leads

What we are looking for

• Related field of study in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines • At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience (candidates with less experience may be considered if they display strong adaptability) • Proficient with data science tools and visualisation techniques – R, Python, Tableau, network analytics • Strong passion for empirical research and extensive experience solving complex problems using quantitative approaches • Keen sense in value of data and translation of business objectives into actionable analysis • Good analytical and presentation skills to communicate complex quantitative analysis with clarity and precision • Able to work in a fast-paced environment • Good team player

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!