Lead Engineer & Sustainment Plans & Policies & Ops Systems Sustainment C

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Singapore seeks a qualified Lead Engineer/Engineer for the Sustainment Plans and Policies team. The role emphasizes planning, ICT compliance, and data analytics using tools like Tableau and PowerBI. Desired candidates should have substantial experience in project/system management of ICT systems and a background in relevant fields such as engineering or computer science. This is a two-year contract position with potential for further opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with ICT systems and project management.
• Preferably proficient in data analytics with experience in visualization tools.
• Good understanding of compliance frameworks like IM8.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain compliance frameworks for Home Team Ops Systems.
• Track and report on system availability trends and budget expenditures.
• Compile and oversee the implementation of the Ops Systems annual workplan.

Skills

Project/System Management

Data Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Recognised degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

What the role is:

We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated candidates to fulfil an exciting and fulfilling role in Ops Systems Sustainment Centre, as a Lead Engineer/Engineer in Sustainment Plans and Policies. Reporting to the Head, Sustainment Plans and Policies, they will undertake a wide spectrum of interesting work functions such as planning, project/system management, compliance work and data analytics. The job holder would foster strong collaboration with colleagues supporting the operations and support of the Home Team Departments’ ICT systems. They are required to harmonise existing processes and work across the various Home Team Departments and agencies. The job holder is also required to oversee the coordination and staffing of Cap Sustainment level related work and engagement related activities.

What you will be working on:

1. Establish and maintain robust compliance frameworks for Home Team Ops Systems, ensuring alignment with prevailing Government ICT policy circulars and regulatory requirements.
2. Possess good understanding of government ICT compliance frameworks with willingness to develop expertise in IM8 requirements, or preferably be a practitioner of IM8 implementation, enabling effective interpretation of compliance clauses and obligations to provide compliance status.
3. Have at least 5 years of experience with ICT systems and be able to lead work streams that involve extensive engagement of project teams, reviewing and extracting relevant data from complex technical documentation and consolidating findings to provide comprehensive updates to management for decision‑making and strategic oversight.
4. Maintain and review the Integrated Sustainment Development Plan (ISDP) that encapsulates all Capability Sustainment‑related tasks, policies, and checklists incorporated in each of the key phases of the project lifecycle.
5. Track, analyse, and report on system availability trends, progress, and anomalies, as well as monitor the expenditure of development budgets and operating costs for Capability Sustainment projects.
6. Compile, formulate and oversee the implementation of the Ops Systems Sustainment Centre’s annual workplan, tracking progress and reporting to HTX Senior Management.
7. Understand the work processes of the various Home Team Departments and HTX functions, collecting data based on best practices and implementing data analytics through various platforms like Tableau and PowerBI, extracting insights from the datasets to facilitate management's decision making.

What we are looking for:

• Have a recognised degree, postgraduate / tertiary qualification preferably related to Engineering, Computer Science, information systems or other quantitative/ analytical fields.
• Preferably at least 5 years’ work experience in Project/System Management of enterprise‑wide ICT systems would be valued.
• Preferably be proficient in data analytics with hands‑on experience in visualisation tools such as Tableau, PowerBI or equivalent platforms.
• Have a good understanding, or have been a practitioner of Compliance framework, such as IM8 or other equivalent ICT compliance framework; and/or policies and best practices governing administrative, financial and procurement procedures within ICT domain.
• Be self‑driven, meticulous and possess strong analytical, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Have ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

All new appointees will be appointed on a two‑year contract in the first instance. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. #LI-FL1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally‑ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.