Lead Data Scientist

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government aviation authority in Singapore is seeking a Data Science professional with 5–10 years of experience in data analytics or data science. The role involves utilizing data-driven approaches to enhance organizational effectiveness, formulating data science strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have strong skills in data science tools like Python and Tableau as well as good interpersonal abilities. A positive attitude and the ability to manage data-driven projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 10 years’ experience in data analytics/science.
• Advanced working knowledge of data science techniques.
• Working knowledge of airport and air traffic management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and benchmark key performance indicators.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Design models to analyze large datasets.
• Manage data-driven projects.
• Build predictive models and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with research institutes on new data engines.
• Work with vendors for data management systems.

Skills

Data analytics

Data science tools (Python, Tableau)

Interpersonal skills

Analytics aptitude

Education

Degree in data science, computer science, or equivalent

Job description

What the role is:

The Data Science section resides within the CAAS Data and Performance Division. This section leads air hub studies and drives performance management. The section is expected to exploit a data‑driven approach to enhance CAAS effectiveness. It applies data science techniques to address real‑world challenges and is responsible for formulating the data science strategy and implementation plans for CAAS.

The candidate will collaborate with other divisions, international organisations and research institutes to understand and analyze operational constraints and challenges and apply data science techniques to drive data‑driven decision making in addressing these issues. As such, a working knowledge of data science tools, such as Python and Tableau, is required.

The candidate is also required to work with other divisions and external vendors to understand the architecture of new data systems and ensure accurate and appropriate data capture.

The candidate may be assigned additional duties as deemed appropriate by the organisation.

What you will be working on:

• Maintain, measure and evolve the monitoring and benchmarking of key performance indicators in CAAS
• Working closely with business stakeholders to understand their challenges and goals, translating complex data into actionable insights
• Design and implement models that can analyse large datasets to solve various problems and predict future outcomes
• Formulating, suggesting, and managing data‑driven projects that are geared at furthering the business's interests
• Building predictive models, designing experiments, manipulating large datasets, and communicating their findings to stakeholders
• Work with research institutes to design new DSAI engines
• Work with external vendors to deliver an end‑to‑end data management system

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 - 10 years’ experience in the field of data analytics and/or data science
• Trained in data science, computer science, computer engineering, data science, information technology or equivalent
• Advanced working knowledge of data science techniques
• Working knowledge of airport management and air traffic management will be a plus
• Good interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
• Aptitude for analytics
• Positive working attitude
• Good staff work

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.

About Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.