SSG Jobs-Skills Research & Analytics Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Public Service Division, Singapore Government; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks a Jobs-Skills Research & Analytics Trainee to gain industry-relevant skills. Responsibilities include developing analytical methodologies, preparing data using Python and SQL, and translating insights into actionable narratives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and technical skills in data analysis and visualization. This role offers valuable experience within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background or training in related fields.
• Technical skills in Python and SQL required.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize lines of inquiry and develop analytical methodologies.
• Prepare and structure data for analysis using programming languages.
• Translate data insights into clear narratives for diverse audiences.
• Create data visualizations to support insights dissemination.
• Conduct literature reviews to support research development.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Research methodology

Data storytelling

Education

Degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related fields

Tools

Tableau

Job description

What the role is

The Graduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

Join the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency as a Jobs‑Skills Research & Analytics Trainee in the Jobs‑Skills Insights Division (JSID). Trainees will have the opportunity to be involved in the end‑to‑end production of jobs‑skills insights that are either published on SSG’s Jobs‑Skills Portal or are used to support data‑driven policy and planning efforts. Trainees can sharpen competencies in research and methodology development, analytical thinking and statistical reasoning, data storytelling and insights communication.

What you will be working on

• Conceptualise lines‑of‑inquiry and develop analytical methodologies as a team, demonstrating research and analysis competencies
• Prepare and structure data for analysis using programming languages such as Python or SQL, developing technical competencies in data management, processing, and validation
• Translate data and analytical insights into clear, compelling, and actionable narratives for diverse audiences including individuals, enterprises, education providers, and policymakers
• Create data visualisations to support insights and disseminate the insights via specific channels and formats, engaging various user groups and collecting feedback to enhance the relevance and impact of research outputs
• Conduct literature reviews and landscape studies to support research and development on jobs and skills, building foundational knowledge in quantitative and qualitative research methods

What we are looking for

• Relevant academic background or training in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science and Analytics, or related fields
• Technical Skills: Python, SQL, statistical analysis (regression), and data visualisation (Tableau)
• Research Capabilities: Quantitative and qualitative research methods, literature reviews, and analytical methodology development
• Communication: Data storytelling and translating complex insights into actionable narratives for diverse audiences

Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging various user groups (individuals, enterprises, education providers, policymakers) and collecting feedback