This traineeship is with ther Manpower Research and Statistics Department (MRSD) provides statistics and analysis on Singapore’s workforce and the state of the labour market. The statistical information that it provides of the employment scene helps the government in shaping manpower policies and programmes and facilitate decision making of the community-at-large.
Ministry of Manpower
Statistical Specialist, Data Analytics, MRSD [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 31 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Manage the design and production of key labour market indicators.
• Establish and implement MRSD statistical standards and quality assurance procedures to ensure professional rigor and credibility of statistical content.
• Provide expertise on the use of alternative data sources and emerging data science methodologies and technologies to find innovative solutions and proxy indicators, which can help supplement and complement traditional statistics in assessing state of the labour market.
• Build statistical capacity to promote statistical excellence in understanding the labour market situation.
What we are looking for
• Qualifications or competencies in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other relevant field.
• Experience in research and quantitative analysis. Candidates with coding and programming experience (e.g. Python, R) will be considered favourably.
• 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.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Good communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Oct 2025.
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.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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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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