Manager, Planning and Analytics (RD)

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) Regulation Division is seeking a data-savvy analyst to support policy development, data collection, and analytics. You will be part of the Planning and Data Analytics Team, driving regulatory effectiveness, quality assurance, and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities include policy reviews, data management, analytics, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to advance the division’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years in research, policy, regulatory policy, operations, or investigations.
• Data handling skills and proficiency in Excel or Python/R/SQL and Tableau/Power BI.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fast learner who can prioritize and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful and able to engage with stakeholders across levels, including WOG and SWDA.

Responsibilities

• Policy reviews to improve regulation and quality assurance.
• Analytics on institutional and student data; build a knowledge base for policy.
• Lead quantitative survey projects, including design and reporting.
• Perform secretariat duties and coordinate with stakeholders to advance objectives.

Skills

Data handling

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Python

R

SQL

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.

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.