Manager, Planning and Analytics (RD)

skills and workforce development agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills and Workforce Development Agency is seeking a Manager in Regulation to drive policy reviews and analytics for RTPs and PEIs in Singapore. You will lead data collection, cleaning, and analysis, building sector knowledge to inform policy and improve regulatory quality.

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential to ensure effective operations. The role emphasizes data-driven policy formulation, survey leadership, and cross-functional coordination within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in research, policy formulation, or regulatory policy.
• Proficiency in data handling and MS Excel or Python/R/SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fast learner with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection, cleaning, and analysis of institutional and student data.
• Build a knowledge base on the training and education sector to guide policy.
• Provide analytical support to enhance division operational effectiveness.
• Lead quantitative surveys including sampling, design, and reporting.
• Perform secretariat duties and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Address needs of external and internal stakeholders for seamless operations.

Skills

Data handling

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Fast learner

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Python

SQL

R

Job description

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.