Ministry of Manpower

Specialist (AI and Data), Co-Lab, SPTD

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 30 Jan 2026

What the role is

This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply data science/AI to transform employment market practices and citizen experiences. Co-Lab is a multi-disciplinary team that creates human-centric and data-driven policies and solutions, with data science/AI, design thinking, and behavioural insights.

What you will be working on

This role involves applying data science/AI to transform employment market practices and improve the lives of employers, employees, and fellow MOM officers. The candidate will work with multiple stakeholders across MOM departments and GovTech to design, implement, and manage a variety of data science/AI solutions.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated ability to experiment rapidly and deploy ML solutions end-to-end. Prior work and personal projects count for much more than specific degrees. • Strong technical understanding of LLMs, especially how they work, how to do prompt engineering effectively, and how to build apps with them • Proficient in using coding assistants to accelerate problem-solving • Possess a strong desire for continuous learning • Able to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience • Takes initiative and ownership to make things succeed • Prioritise product impact to serve the public good Candidates with no prior working experience are welcome to apply. *PWDs are welcome to apply

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Jan 2026.

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.

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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