Job-Skills Analyst

[What the role is]

SSG is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals and shaping the future of Singapore's workforce. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, SSG leads the charge in driving the SkillsFuture movement, a national initiative that promotes lifelong learning and skills development. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, SSG works closely with employers, training providers, and individuals to create a vibrant ecosystem of learning and growth. By offering a wide range of initiatives, programs, and funding schemes, SSG enables individuals to unlock their full potential, acquire new competencies, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

Join the JSID team at SSG to develop and disseminate Jobs-Skills Insights that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions on jobs and skills matters

• Engage stakeholders to understand their needs and identify how Jobs-Skills Insights can address their needs

• Conduct big data analysis and research on in-demand, emerging and future jobs and skills, tapping on business, labour and market intelligence and the National Jobs-Skills Intelligence (NJSI) engine

• Synthesize insights and validate with stakeholders such as innovation-led enterprises and experts

• Disseminate Jobs-Skills Insights via omni-channels and formats to maximise outreach and adoption

[What you will be working on]

The Jobs-Skills Analyst plays a pivotal role in advancing SSG's mission to enable individuals to learn for life, pursue skills mastery, and develop fulfilling careers for a future-ready Singapore. This position is central to driving a skills-centric approach within and beyond SSG, contributing directly to SSG's vision as the National Skills Authority. The individual contributor role involves studying, monitoring, and analyzing business operations, technology deployments, and value chains to understand their impact on jobs and skills, while developing timely, relevant, and actionable Jobs-Skills Insights that support decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

Data Analysis & Research:

• Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research to identify in-demand, emerging, and future jobs and skills
• Extract, structure, and process large datasets using programming languages such as Python and SQL, applying advanced statistical methods including regression analysis to derive meaningful insights from complex data
• Develop compelling data visualizations using tools like Tableau to support analytics and insights development

Insights Development & Communication:

• Synthesize research outputs and analytical results to develop fit-for-purpose Jobs-Skills Insights that meet end-user needs
• Ensure insights are accessible and relevant to diverse stakeholder groups

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage diverse end-users including individuals, enterprises, education providers, and policymakers to understand their requirements for Jobs-Skills Insights
• Set appropriate indicators, collecting data, and analyzing effectiveness based on intended outcomes
• Work effectively across teams and with partners to achieve shared purposes

Dissemination & Continuous Improvement:

• Distribute Jobs-Skills Insights through appropriate channels and formats tailored to different audiences
• Systematically collect and analyze feedback from end-user groups to continuously refine and improve insights delivery and methodology

[What we are looking for]

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• The required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
• Manager: Up to 6 years of relevant work experience.  Those with no relevant experience but have been involved in relevant projects or short stints in similar areas / functions can apply
• Senior Manager: At least 6 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction and processing
• Experience with statistical analysis, particularly regression and forecasting methods
• Competency in data visualization tools, especially Tableau
• Strong analytical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
• Proven ability to translate complex insights into compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Thrives in diverse environments and navigates ambiguity with confidence while adapting readily to dynamic changes
• Critical thinker who challenges the status quo through effective sense-making
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a track record of building effective working relationships

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume.  Please check out for details on the CSP.

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