Manager/Senior Manager, Forensics Sensemaking, Integrated Forensics Service

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is seeking an officer for the Forensics Sensemaking, Integrated Forensics Service (IFS). You will lead frontline forensic sensemaking across crime scenes, drug and digital forensics, harnessing big data to inform investigations and shape long-term strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to translate data into actionable findings, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Strong statistical and analytical reasoning to derive insights from large datasets.
• Ability to interpret forensic data and translate into actionable findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Postgraduate qualifications are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake horizon scanning and research on best practices for forensic sensemaking.
• Develop and implement forensic sensemaking capabilities leveraging frontline data.
• Establish and refine the forensic sensemaking framework in IFS.
• Monitor system development and forensic sensemaking outcomes.

Skills

Statistical reasoning

Analytical reasoning

Data interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Education

Tertiary degree in science/engineering/law enforcement/homeland security

Job description

What the role is:

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. What the role isThe jobholder will be an officer in the Forensics Sensemaking, Integrated Forensics Service (IFS), spearheading frontline forensic sensemaking capabilities and operational frameworks across the crime scene, drug and digital forensic domains. The jobholder will help harness and exploit forensic big data to inform decision making for Home Team investigations, and shape near-term investigative outcomes and long-term forensic strategies. This role furthers the Forensics Sensemaking’s aim to maximise the value and outcomes of frontline forensics, positioning the IFS as a future-ready force that supports HTX and the Home Teams.

What you will be working on:

• Undertake horizon scanning and research on the best practices, capabilities, technologies and operating models for forensic sensemaking across local and international forensic institutions and law enforcement agencies, and provide assessments and recommendations on the conceptualisation of forensic sensemaking across the crime scene, drug and digital forensics domains.
• Develop, deliver and implement forensic sensemaking capabilities, including system, process, people and policy solutions, that leverage the use of frontline forensic data.
• Establish, implement and refine the forensic sensemaking operational framework in IFS.
• Monitor, manage and update system development and forensic sensemaking outcomes.

What we are looking for:

What we are looking for

• Individuals who possess strong statistical and analytical reasoning, and can understand, appreciate and extract meaningful insights from large and / or complex datasets.
• Individuals who can interpret and assimilate contextual forensic data and knowledge even with limited prior experience.
• Individuals who can translate raw data into relevant and actionable findings.
• Individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tertiary qualification in science or engineering fields, law enforcement, homeland security, or related fields. Postgraduate qualifications will be beneficial.
• Minimally 2 years of proven work experience and skillsets in crime scene, drug or digital forensic operations; and / or data analysis and system development. Working knowledge of Home Team investigations and operations will be beneficial.
• Experience in systems development or data science fields will be beneficial.

All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

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.