Assistant Director, Intelligence (Strategic Analysis), FMMD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a supervisor for the Strategic Analysis team to assess employment regulatory risks and conduct comprehensive research. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in public service and a degree in relevant fields. Responsibilities include ensuring the relevance of research projects, supervising analysts, and monitoring project timelines. Strong skills in research methodologies and analytical tools are essential, as well as excellent critical thinking and report writing capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in public service, preferably in law enforcement or regulatory function.
• 2 years in research and data analysis role with proficiency in research methodologies.
• Supervisory experience in managing analytical teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Strategic Analysis team for comprehensive intelligence assessment.
• Ensure research projects address current or emerging concerns of MOM.
• Balance multiple projects and assess intervention needs.

Skills

Research methodologies

Analytical tools

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Tools

Intelligence analysis tools

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will supervise the Strategic Analysis team to provide comprehensive intelligence assessment on emerging employment regulatory risks and systemic Work Pass abuses for MOM to take timely intervention measures to ensure that employment policies and regulatory levers remain relevant and effective.

Responsibilities

Ensure research projects are relevant addressing the current or emerging concerns of MOM. In addition, you will supervise analysts on the correct application of research methodologies and ensure that analysis is robust based on accurate and comprehensive data or facts.

Balance multiple projects and competing demands, prioritise projects and monitor the pace of research to assess if any intervention is needed. You will also discuss with the team to review scope of research, timeline or need for additional support.

Qualifications

• Preferably a degree in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
• At least 5 years in public service, preferably in law enforcement or regulatory function
• At least 2 years in research and data analysis role with demonstrated proficiency in research methodologies and analytical tools
• Familiar with research methodologies, statistical and visualisation techniques, and intelligence analysis tools
• Supervisory experience in managing analytical teams and overseeing research projects
• A keen interest in global and local developments, particularly on employment and migrant workforce issues
• Excellent critical thinking with ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and draw sound inferences
• Strong presentation and report writing capabilities

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans 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.