Assistant Director/Senior Manager, Digital Economy Office

Ministry of Digital Development and Information; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) seeks dynamic, purpose-driven individuals with a passion for technology and public policy. Working at the Digital Economy Office, you will analyse tech-industry intersections, formulate policy responses, and collaborate across government agencies to translate digital growth into value and good jobs.

You should have a STEM/Law/Economics/Social Sciences background, experience in public policy or tech project management, strong analytical

Qualifications

• Background in STEM, Law, Economics, or Social Sciences is preferred.
• Experience in public policy or project management roles within tech industries would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, evaluating and synthesizing skills with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the intersection of tech and industry developments to identify trends and opportunities/threats for Singapore.
• Formulate policy responses to advance longer-term national interests and develop policy principles.
• Collaborate with multiple government agencies to translate digital economy growth into value and good jobs.
• Strategically review budgets and programmes for Digital Economy initiatives.
• Engage with industry partners and stakeholders to inform decision-making and policy design.

Skills

STEM background

Public policy experience

Policy analysis

Learner mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Education

STEM/Law/Economics/Social Sciences degree preferred

Job description

What The Role Is

MDDI's mission is to create the conditions for a thriving digital future for businesses and citizens. At the Digital Economy Office (DEO), we carry out this mandate through policies and funding that enable innovative and sustainable growth in the digital economy, to benefit businesses and the workforce. Infrastructure and regulations are also levers to enable opportunity and ensure a fair and resilient playing field, so that we fully and safely harness the potential of emerging technologies.

What You Will Be Working On

We are looking for dynamic, purpose-driven individuals with a passion for technology, and who appreciate how Government is an advocate and enabler for long-term growth. We want people who have a vision for what technology can do and can effectively communicate this both verbally and in writing. We are also looking for collaborative problem solvers that thrive in complex and fast-moving environments. In addition to industry partners - such as innovators, investors, tech companies and key associations - we work closely with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Cybersecurity Agency (CSA), Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), Government Technology Agency (GovTech), the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and Digital Industries Singapore (DISG) as well as other Whole-of-Government stakeholders.

• Analyse and understand the intersection of tech and industry developments, to identify salient trends and the opportunities/threats they present for Singapore;
• Formulate policy responses to advance Singapore's longer-term interests, including by developing policy principles, and deploying the full suite of Government interventions within the economic domain (e.g. innovation and infrastructure investments, regulations, partnerships, direct provision, accreditation, and standard-setting, among others);
• Work across other parts of Government (including the agencies mentioned above) to translate growth in the Digital Economy into opportunities for value creation and good jobs, while managing trade-offs in the security and social domains;
• Strategically review the budgets and programmes for Digital Economy initiatives delivered by our statutory boards;
• You might be interested in this job if you:
• Are challenge-oriented and outcomes-driven, and thrive on dynamic team-based environments;
• Enjoy hunting for opportunities, and prefer creating new value in nascent areas; and
• Have expertise and networks in economic and tech development, and enjoy working on long-term Government solutions for systemic and generational impact

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Background in STEM, Law, Economics, Social Sciences preferred
• Experience in public policy or project management roles within the tech industry would be advantageous;
• Strong analytical, evaluating and synthesizing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken form;
• A learner's mindset, with diverse interests (especially within the tech and media domains);
• Team players with strong leadership and inter-personal skills, including working with a wide range of industry and institutional stakeholders