Digital Government Policy & Strategy Lead

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), leads Singapore's digital transformation by shaping policies and building digital capabilities across government.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with 3–5 years in technology or public policy, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to present recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in technology policy, public policy, strategic planning, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present recommendations to senior management effectively.
• Understanding of tech trends and their societal and regulatory implications.
• Experience in product management or developing digital products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Policy development: formulate and implement policies to enhance digital product development across government agencies.
• Strategic planning: contribute to the Digital Government Blueprint and planning cycles for ministries.
• Cross‑agency collaboration: engage with Centre‑of‑Government agencies and stakeholders.
• Performance tracking: develop analytics to track digitalisation outcomes across ministries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Technology trends awareness

Job description

The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), leads Singapore's digital transformation by shaping policies and building digital capabilities across government.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with 3–5 years in technology or public policy, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to present recommendations to senior management.