Data Policy & Governance Lead – Public Sector

neutron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Neutron in Singapore is seeking an experienced Business Analyst (Data Policy) to support a Singapore Government Agency in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust data governance and data protection policies. This role involves policy analysis, development of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and cross-agency stakeholder collaboration.

You will help drive responsible data usage and ensure alignment with national standards, public sector regulations, and organisational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in data governance, data protection, or data management.
• Formulation of data policies, standards, or frameworks.
• Information lifecycle management or records management.
• Conducting risk assessments or business audits.
• Reviewing data protection and confidentiality clauses in agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine data governance policies, standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Translate Whole-of-Government (WOG) data policies into practical processes for internal adoption.
• Provide advisory to internal teams on data protection legislation (e.g., PDPA) and public sector data governance requirements.
• Assess data governance implications for new programmes, digital initiatives, and data-sharing arrangements.
• Review agreements, contracts, and MOUs to ensure alignment with confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Partner with internal departments, government agencies, and external partners on data governance and policy matters.
• Serve as the primary liaison for data policy queries, submissions, and consultations involving WOG stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions and align expectations with stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Develop training materials and conduct engagement sessions to enhance data governance awareness across the organisation.
• Promote best practices in data management and support adoption of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks.
• Manage, track, and report on data access, data-sharing requests, and related governance workflows.
• Support continuous improvement of data governance processes and compliance mechanisms.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Info Mgmt/Engineering/Law

Job description

Neutron in Singapore is seeking an experienced Business Analyst (Data Policy) to support a Singapore Government Agency in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust data governance and data protection policies. This role involves policy analysis, development of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and cross-agency stakeholder collaboration.

You will help drive responsible data usage and ensure alignment with national standards, public sector regulations, and organisational