Senior Manager, Psychological Analytics & Policy Research

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Ministry Of Social And Family Development seeks a Senior Manager / Assistant Director to lead rigorous research and advanced analytics in social policy and family services. You will design quantitative studies, apply ML and NLP to large datasets, and synthesize findings into actionable policy insights for decision-makers.

You will manage cross-functional projects, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, and contribute to MSF’s strategic outcomes using emerging AI

Qualifications

• Background in Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Social Sciences or related disciplines with strong training in quantitative research methods
• Strong technical proficiency in programming and statistical analysis (Python and/or R)
• Experience using advanced analytics techniques (multivariate modelling, longitudinal analysis, ML, causal inference)
• Experience applying AI technologies (LLMs, NLP) for data analysis or research
• Ability to develop, evaluate and validate analytical models and AI-enabled solutions
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience in applied social research or policy-related evaluation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct quantitative research and advanced analytics to address social and policy questions
• Apply longitudinal analysis, predictive modelling, ML, and causal inference to identify drivers and trajectories
• Leverage AI technologies (LLMs, NLP) to analyze data and build analytical solutions
• Identify emerging social trends and anticipate needs across population groups
• Develop and validate new analytical methodologies and tools
• Communicate complex findings into actionable policy insights and recommendations
• Manage research projects, timelines, and collaborations with internal and external partners

Skills

Python/R programming

Data analysis

Statistics

Research methods

Policy analytics

Education

Background in Psychology/Statistics/Data Science or related

Tools

LLMs

NLP

SQL

Pandas

Job description

Ministry Of Social And Family Development seeks a Senior Manager / Assistant Director to lead rigorous research and advanced analytics in social policy and family services. You will design quantitative studies, apply ML and NLP to large datasets, and synthesize findings into actionable policy insights for decision-makers.

You will manage cross-functional projects, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, and contribute to MSF’s strategic outcomes using emerging AI