Policy Analyst – Transport & Urban Mobility

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division seeks a policy-focused professional to join the Private Transport Policy Team, shaping Singapore's vehicle ownership, COE, taxes and road charging strategies.

The role entails analyzing travel patterns, developing policy options, designing interventions leveraging data and digital tools, and coordinating with government agencies and industry partners to advance sustainable mobility.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in public policy, urban mobility and transport-related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with quantitative evidence and data to support policy development.
• Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple workstreams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with data analytics, statistical analysis or quantitative modelling tools (e.g. Excel, Python, R, Stata, Power BI or Tableau) will be an advantage.
• Candidates with more relevant working experience may be considered for senior positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review policies relating to vehicle ownership and usage, including the COE system, vehicle taxes, road charging and other measures that support the sustainable and efficient use of Singapore's limited land and transport resources.
• Conduct quantitative and policy analyses to understand travel patterns, vehicle ownership trends and emerging transport challenges, and evaluate policy options.
• Design and assess policy interventions that leverage digital technologies, data and innovative approaches, including nudges, to encourage more sustainable travel choices, optimise the use of limited road space and improve mobility outcomes.
• Monitor developments in transport, technology and mobility services, and assess their implications for Singapore's transport policies and long-term mobility objectives.
• Develop policy recommendations and implementation strategies supported by rigorous analysis, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based research.
• Prepare policy papers, management submissions and briefing materials to support decision-making by senior management, MOT and the Government.
• Work closely with Government agencies, industry partners, academia and the community to develop, implement and communicate policy initiatives.
• Support or lead strategic studies and cross-functional projects that advance Singapore's long-term transport and mobility goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written & oral communication

Independent worker

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Stata

Job description

Public Service Division seeks a policy-focused professional to join the Private Transport Policy Team, shaping Singapore's vehicle ownership, COE, taxes and road charging strategies.

The role entails analyzing travel patterns, developing policy options, designing interventions leveraging data and digital tools, and coordinating with government agencies and industry partners to advance sustainable mobility.