Strategic Data & Communications Lead

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF seeks a data science lead to supervise a small team and enhance strategic communications through data-driven insights. You will study audiences and defence issues, guiding policy and planning across internal and public communications, and community engagement.

You will lead development of the communications data architecture and explain complex findings to decision makers, while aligning with MINDEF/SAF's information environment and organizational considerations.

Qualifications

• Education in mathematics, economics, statistics, CS, psychometrics or OR.
• At least 6 years in data science, analytics or communications.
• 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to derive data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Study audiences and defence issues with social science context.
• Guide strategic communications strategy, policy and planning.
• Develop and maintain communications data architecture for analysis.
• Explain complex findings to strategic communicators and decision makers.
• Navigate MINDEF/SAF's information environment considerations.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Data visualization

Education

Mathematics

Economics

Statistics

Computer Science

Psychometrics

Operational Research

Tools

Visualisation software

Job description

MINDEF seeks a data science lead to supervise a small team and enhance strategic communications through data-driven insights. You will study audiences and defence issues, guiding policy and planning across internal and public communications, and community engagement.

You will lead development of the communications data architecture and explain complex findings to decision makers, while aligning with MINDEF/SAF's information environment and organizational considerations.