You will be part of a team that undertakes in-depth research and analysis work on public opinion trends in Singapore, to inform government policy and improve government communications on key socio-economic issues such as employment, cost of living, retirement adequacy and broader concerns affecting citizens and businesses. As Assistant Manager/ Manager/ Senior Manager, you will be required to develop partnerships with key agencies, identify policy and communications gaps, and design evidence-based, data-driven research approaches to inform relevant stakeholders on suitable interventions.
Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager (Research and Data)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 19 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
To succeed in this role, you will need a broad understanding of Government’s policies and be able to engage stakeholders across Whole-of-Government. You will also need to have an objective and evaluative mind to provide rational perspectives on public policy issues and effectively tap into a range of research tools.
What we are looking for
- Good degree from a recognised university in Political Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics and other related disciplines
- Knowledge and understanding of fundamental statistics and research methods
- Knowledge of SPSS will be advantageous. Familiarity with programming software (e.g. Python or R) and data visualisation is a bonus.
- Strong observational and analytical capabilities
- Able to exercise initiative and work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in communications and public policy issues
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
About your application process
This job is closing on 19 Nov 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 Digital Development and Information or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Digital Development and Information
The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.
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