Manager, Planning and Analytics (RD)

SSG SkillsFuture Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regulation Division at Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is tasked with managing and coordinating regulation and quality assurance for Registered Training Providers (RTPs) and Private Education Institutions (PEIs).

The Manager will be part of the Planning and Data Analytics Team, responsible for implementing and reviewing policies, managing data collection and analysis, and providing analytical support to enhance regulatory effectiveness and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data handling and using MS Excel or programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, as well as data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Policy Reviews: Develop and review policies to ensure effective regulation and quality assurance of RTPs and PEIs. Monitor and identify global and sectoral developments to enhance intel-gathering, policy review, and risk management.
• Analytics & Insights: Manage the collection, cleaning, and analysis of institutional and student data through both annual and ad-hoc exercises. Build a knowledge base on the training and education sector to guide policy formulation and reviews. Provide analytical support to enhance the division’s operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strategic Partnerships and Secretariat Functions: Perform secretariat duties and collaborate with various stakeholders to advance the division's objectives. Address the needs of multiple external and internal stakeholders, often with limited situational context, to ensure seamless operations.

Job description

[What the role is]

The Regulation Division at Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is tasked with managing and coordinating regulation and quality assurance for Registered Training Providers (RTPs) and Private Education Institutions (PEIs). The Manager will be part of the Planning and Data Analytics Team, responsible for implementing and reviewing policies, managing data collection and analysis, and providing analytical support to enhance regulatory effectiveness and quality assurance.

[What you will be working on]

• Policy Reviews Develop and review policies to ensure effective regulation and quality assurance of RTPs and PEIs Monitor and identify global and sectoral developments to enhance intel-gathering, policy review, and risk management
• Analytics & Insights Manage the collection, cleaning, and analysis of institutional and student data through both annual and ad-hoc exercises Build a knowledge base on the training and education sector to guide policy formulation and reviews Provide analytical support to enhance the division’s operational effectiveness and efficiency Lead the planning and execution of quantitative survey projects, including survey sampling methodology, questionnaire design, project deliverable management, and results reporting
• Strategic Partnerships and Secretariat Functions Perform secretariat duties and collaborate with various stakeholders to advance the division's objectives Address the needs of multiple external and internal stakeholders, often with limited situational context, to ensure seamless operations

[What we are looking for]

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently.
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in research, policy formulation, regulatory policy, operations, enforcement, or investigations.
• Proficiency in data handling (merging and transformation) and using MS Excel or programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, as well as data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Fast learner who can prioritize and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful and driven, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders across various levels, including whole-of-government (WOG) and the SWDA agency level.
• Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development.