Senior Responder Research Data Officer

Singapore Civil Defence Force; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Civil Defence Force is seeking a Senior Responder Research Data Officer to deliver timely, training- and capability-focused analytics to support evidence-based decision-making. You will analyse responder performance research, training outcomes, trainee performance, and learning trends to inform capability development.

Using CDA training systems and the EXCEL facility, you will strengthen CDA’s ability to optimise training design, resource allocation, and capability development

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data analytics, statistics, and data visualisation tools.
• Ability to analyse complex, multi-source training and assessment datasets to identify trends.
• Ability to communicate analytical insights clearly to instructors, curriculum designers, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to generate insights that streamline work processes and enhance training and operational efficiencies across firefighting, rescue, HazMat, and EMS.
• Foster a more agile, data-centric environment within SCDF, enabling evidence-based decision-making and efficient data use for public safety and emergency response.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistics

Data visualisation

Tools

CDA training systems

EXCEL lab data

Job description

What The Role Is

The officer will be responsible for providing timely, training‑and capability‑focused data analytics to support evidence‑based decision‑making in areas relating to responder performance research, training effectiveness, trainee performance, and capability development.

What The Role Is

The officer will be responsible for providing timely, training‑and capability‑focused data analytics to support evidence‑based decision‑making in areas relating to responder performance research, training effectiveness, trainee performance, and capability development.

The role focuses on analysing research data, training outcomes, assessment results, and learning trends, translating data into actionable insights for Civil Defence Academy (CDA) and SCDF leadership. By leveraging CDA training systems and the Emergency Responders’ Fitness and Conditioning Enhancement Lab (EXCEL) facility, the Senior Responder Research Data Officer strengthens CDA’s ability to optimise training design, resource allocation, and capability development through data‑driven decision‑making.

This is 2-year contract position expiring Dec 2028. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

What You Will Be Working On

• Focuses on analysing data to generate insights that streamline work processes as well as enhance training and operational efficiencies across our firefighting, rescue, Hazardous Materials (HazMat), and emergency medical services.
• Creates a more agile and data‑centric environment within SCDF, fostering evidence‑based decision‑making, analytical innovation, and efficient utilisation of data for public safety and emergency response.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong applied knowledge of data analytics, statistics, and data visualisation tools
• Ability to analyse complex, multi‑source training and assessment datasets to identify non‑obvious learning and performance trends
• Ability to communicate analytical insights clearly to instructors, curriculum designers, and senior management