Statistical Specialist, Data Management, MRSD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Manpower is seeking a candidate for the Manpower Research & Statistics Department to engage in in-depth statistical activities and research. The role involves developing efficient data processing flows, maintaining statistical databases, and ensuring timely labour market information.

Candidates should have a good understanding of statistics and relevant programming skills. Training will be provided to the right individual. Join us in facilitating informed decision-making for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with numbers and statistics.
• Understanding of statistical applications, concepts, and calculations.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data processing flows for national surveys.
• Create statistical tools for labour market information.
• Manage documents related to statistical databases.

Skills

Experience with statistics

Understanding of statistical applications

Knowledge of programming tools (SAS, Python, Tableau)

Tools

SAS

Python

Tableau

Job description

What the role is:

The candidate will join the Manpower Research & Statistics Department, which is responsible for in-depth statistical activities, research & analysis supporting MOM’s strategic outcomes, and to facilitate informed decision making within the government and the community at large.

What you will be working on:

• Develop, maintain and execute efficient and effective data processing flows for large scale national surveys on manpower and manage statistical databases;
• Develop statistical tools for the provision of timely and reliable labour market information;
• Organise and maintain documents and reference material related to the databases needed for accurate coding, extraction and upkeep of information;
• Undertake statistical programming/coding for the provision of information/data in support of analysis;
• Handle data requests from the Ministry, external Ministries, Statutory Boards and the public.

What we are looking for:

• Experience (acquired either through education or work) in working with numbers and statistics.
• Good understanding of statistical applications, concepts and calculations.
• Preferably 1-2 years of relevant experience in data processing, with knowledge in programming software / statistical tools like SAS, Python and Tableau.
• Preferably knowledge of industry, occupation and education classification as well as statistical concepts and definitions.
• Training will be provided for candidates without knowledge in programming software / statistical tools, industry, occupation and education classification.
• Expected to develop comprehensive understanding of statistical databases, including their limitations and appropriate applications across different use cases.