Manager, Strategy & Policy (Office of Space Technology & Industry)

Economic Development Board

Permanent

What the role is

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global center for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About the Office for Space Technology & Industry

The Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn) is Singapore’s national space office. To build up Singapore’s space ecosystem and advance Singapore’s space interests, OSTIn seeks to:
Nurture the build-up of local space technology capabilities through investments in R&D;
• Grow a globally competitive local space industry;
• Develop policies and regulations to support Singapore’s space activities;
• Expand bilateral and multilateral partnerships, and contribute to strengthening the international governance regime for space activities; and
• Support the development of talent for Singapore’s space sector and future workforce.

What you will be working on

In this role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Driving Singapore’s national space strategy and developing supporting strategies to align internal and external stakeholders in pursuing space strategy deliverables.
Conducting studies on global space developments and key space-related topics of interest to guide national space priorities and long-term planning.
Convening interagency working groups to update and seek input on space issues with relevant agencies.
Developing strategy and policy briefs to OSTIn and whole-of-government principals to apprise them on the direction and implications of current/future strategy and policies.
Managing corporate planning functions in alignment with strategy implementation, including finance budgeting, resource planning, and performance reporting.
Performing secretariat functions at OSTIn Board/EXCO and management meetings.

What we are looking for

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have:

At least 3 years of relevant work experience in strategy, research, or corporate planning
A strong interest and passion in space technologies and their impact
Strong analytic and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesise complex information and translate it into actionable strategic insights
Confident in public speaking and able to facilitate discussions with stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, and experience working with diverse stakeholders
Self-motivated with a positive attitude, have excellent work ethic and a team player
Background in STEM is advantageous
Singaporean

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.