Senior Head or Senior/ Lead Manager, Data and Analytics

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Singapore is seeking a Senior Head or Senior/ Lead Manager, Data and Analytics in the Higher Education Planning Office. The role conducts research and comparative studies to build a knowledge base for educational policy and reviews.

You will identify, collect and analyse data to support policy development and collaborate with Institutes of Higher Learning and agencies. This is an individual contributor role.

Qualifications

• Background in quantitative disciplines such as statistics, applied mathematics, business analytics, data science or economics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyse complex datasets.
• Interest in data analytics and familiarity with data management, statistical methods/packages and analytical tools.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams, with diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and good perspective in policy contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and comparative studies to build a knowledge base on Singapore's higher education sector.
• Identify, collect and analyse data to support educational policy development and reviews.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to conduct research and plan manpower pipelines for the economy.
• Manage higher education data and facilitate data requests from government agencies.
• Support data capability development across the Higher Education Group in MOE.

Skills

Quantitative disciplines

Analytical skills

Data analytics familiarity

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Statistics

Applied mathematics

Business analytics

Data science

Economics

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

What the role is:

As a Senior Head or Senior/ Lead Manager, Data and Analytics in the Higher Education Planning Office, you will conduct research and comparative studies to build a knowledge base on Singapore's higher education sector to support educational policies and reviews.

What you will be working on:

• Conduct research and studies on the higher education sector to drive and support policy development and formulation
• Identify, collect and analyse data to build a knowledge base on the higher education sector
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders (e.g. Institutes of Higher Learning and economic agencies) to conduct research studies and plan the manpower pipeline for the Singapore economy
• Manage higher education data and facilitate data requests from government agencies
• Support the development of data capability across the Higher Education Group in MOE

This is an individual contributor role. We welcome individuals with or without work experience to apply for the position.

What we are looking for:

• Trained in quantitative disciplines such as statistics, applied mathematics, business analytics, data science or economics
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Interest in data analytics, with familiarity with data management, statistical methods/ packages and analytical tools
• Ability to work well both independently and in teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders with different interests and perspectives
• Keen eye for detail and good sense of perspective

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.