Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director (Tech and Data Policy)

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director in the Technology and Data Policy Department. This role involves supporting policy development, strategic planning, and managing programs addressing emerging technologies. Ideal candidates should have experience in public policy, technology strategy, and strong analytical skills. A passion for shaping Singapore’s transport future through innovation is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in public policy or technology strategy.
• Strong analytical and writing skills to synthesize information.
• Familiarity with innovation ecosystems and public sector transformation.

Responsibilities

• Support Deputy Director in advancing transport and connectivity agenda.
• Contribute to policy development, strategic planning, and coordination.
• Monitor emerging technologies and conduct risk assessments.
• Engage with stakeholders and coordinate initiatives.

Skills

Public policy expertise

Technology strategy know-how

Data governance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

What the role is:

As Assistant Director in the Technology and Data Policy Department, you will be supporting the Deputy Director to advance Singapore’s transport and connectivity agenda through science, technology, and data innovation. You will contribute to policy development, strategic planning, and cross-agency coordination, while managing programmes that address emerging technological trends, and opportunities and risks.

What you will be working on

• Policy Development & Strategic Planning– Formulate science and technology (S&T) and data policies aligned with national transport and connectivity goals.
• – Draft components of the MOT Family S&T Masterplan and R&D agenda.
• – Plan and conduct workshops using futures thinking and horizon scanning methodologies to identify emerging issues, opportunities and risks.
• Technology Evaluation & Risk Analysis– Monitor and assess emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure) and their relevance to the transport sector.
• – Contribute to risk assessments and help identify regulatory gaps or strategic vulnerabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination– Liaise with other MOT HQ divisions, and Statutory Boards (SBs) to engage external partners like research institutions and industry ecosystem players to gather inputs and align policy directions.
• – Coordinate working groups and inter-agency meetings to support collaborative initiatives.
• Capability Building & Transformation– Assist in implementing capability development programmes to enhance S&T planning and portfolio management, and data literacy across the MOT family.
• – Support transformation efforts in the SBs harness S&T and data effectively.
• Team Support & Project Management– Provide operational support to the Deputy Director and team in managing S&T programmes and funding initiatives.
• – Mentor junior officers and contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking team culture.

What we are looking for

• Experience in public policy, technology strategy, or data governance (2+ years preferred).
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Effective communicator with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with futures thinking, innovation ecosystems, and public sector transformation.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge in public infrastructure, transport and engineering sector.
• This role is ideal for someone who aspires to become a strategic policy developer and leader, with a passion for shaping Singapore’s transport future through innovation and foresight.

About Ministry of Transport

The Mission of Ministry of Transport is to develop Singapore's land, sea and air transport sectors so as to enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy. MOT oversees the development and regulation of the following sectors:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region. The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).