As a statistician in the Policy Planning Division, your responsibilities include monitoring, coordinating and reporting on Singapore’s progress in sustainable development, as well as developing and driving the adoption of national statistical standards and classifications, and statistical best practices.

You may be involved in supporting the DOS Academy such as curating contents to increase usership. You may also be involved in reviewing statistical legislation as well as data management policies and processes to facilitate data access and sharing from a WOG perspective. You may also be required to support the provision of anonymised microdata access to researchers.

• Possess knowledge or experience in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or other relevant subjects • Strong analytical and writing skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Strong liaison skills in working with other agencies, with the ability to work under tight timelines • Able to work well both independently and as a member of a team Development Opportunities and Benefits: • DOS believes in the career development and training of our staff to bring out their best potential at work • You will be equipped with skills and subject matter know-how via in-house and external learning and development opportunities. You will also be exposed to different statistical work via our structured job rotation programme. • DOS offers attractive and market competitive benefits which include mid-year & year-end variable payments and market adjustment component. • To support your personal needs, DOS also provides for flexible working arrangements including hybrid work and staggered working hours. If you encounter any problem applying to our position(s) posted on the portal, please send your application directly to DOS via info@singstat.gov.sg. Kindly include the error message displayed on the Careers@Gov page. Thank you.

The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population. We collect, compile, analyse and disseminate a wide range of economic, business, household and population data, as well as analyse and monitor trends in the economy and population. With these vital inputs, policymakers, business decision makers and our data users gain valuable insights into current and emerging economic and social trends, enabling them to make calculated and informed decisions in the formulation of policies and strategies for the future. Apart from public agencies and businesses, our users also include researchers, analysts, educators, students, the media and the general public. Join our team and make a difference by contributing important statistical input to facilitate policy planning and decision-making and support Singapore's present and future economic and social development.