The candidate will be required to assess and analyse IMDA’s regulated markets (telecom, media and post) and review related policies and regulatory frameworks for these markets. This will be in support IMDA’s vision to empower the info-communications sector that drives the economy, bonds communities and powers a Smart Nation.
Info-communications Media Development Authority
Assistant Manager / Manager (Market and Spectrum Policy)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Market Assessment and Analysis
Undertake robust and deep analysis of 3 key markets – telecom, media and post, in the short to medium term. This will involve economic and financial analysis of operators to ascertain the overall health (financial and non-financial) of the company. Multiple perspectives from internal and external stakeholders will also need to be obtained, in order to develop robust and sound policy recommendations.
Strategic Reviews
Undertake market assessments for local and international market segments and policy issues (including mergers and acquisitions), produce timely, thoroughly researched and well-written reports, ensure that local and international market trends, are taken into consideration in policy formulation. This is to develop, recommend and implement short and long-term policies and regulatory frameworks.
Mobile Market and Spectrum Policy
Competition assessment and market structure analysis will need to be undertaken, to better understand market trends (e.g., 5G, 6G) and developments of Singapore’s mobile market. This will also involve the policy and technical assessment of a key resource, frequency spectrum.
What we are looking for
- Background in Economics or Business Administration or Engineering. Other disciplines can be considered.
- Keep up with developments in the telecom, media and post/parcel sectors (technology, market, regulatory), digital economy, business and consumer concerns, social-economic environment in Singapore and international developments (technology, regulatory, legal).
- Good policy acumen
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills)
- Resourceful, highly-motivated, proactive self-starter with an analytical and creative mind
- Result and stakeholder-oriented with multi-tasking capabilities
- Independent officer who can work well in a team and be involved in cross-team projects
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 May 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 Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Info-communications Media Development Authority
Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.
As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.
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