Manager (Data Policy)

3 days ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

You will be part of a team responsible for developing and implementing data policies and processes to ensure that our data governance and data management practices support MINDEF/SAF as a data-driven organisation.

What you will be working on

  • Work with Whole-of-Government (WoG) counterparts to stay updated on policy changes
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement policies and processes
  • Ensure systems and processes are designed to detect policy and process non-compliance
  • Support MINDEF/SAF's transition to a data-driven organisation
    Challenge(s)
  • Navigating a complex organisational ecosystem
  • Adapting to unique use cases within MINDEF/SAF
  • Balancing broad policies across different domains
  • Addressing evolving privacy concerns and public attitudes towards data collection and usage

What we are looking for

  • Education in Data Management, Data Science, Business Analytics, Law, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of working experience
  • Prior experience in policy, governance & compliance, risk management, data privacy, or AI ethics and governance is advantageous
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Influencing and stakeholder management skills
    Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF's mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

About your application process

This job is closing in 1 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.

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