Research Analyst, Economics Department, MOM
Core
Conduct policy-relevant research and analysis on labour market dynamics, productivity, human capital, wages, inequality, and retirement outcomes to inform Singapore's manpower policies.
Role type
Research Analyst (Labour Economics & Public Policy)
Builds
Evidence-based insights for policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation within the Ministry of Manpower.
Domain
Public Sector / Labour Economics / Data Analytics
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Econometrics, statistical analysis, forecasting, policy modelling, simulations, impact evaluation, econometric modelling, causal inference, data science
Preferred skills
Applied microeconomics, programme evaluation, machine learning, labour economics
Technologies
Stata, R, Python
Responsibilities
Analyse diverse manpower issues including workforce allocation, foreign and local manpower policies, and vulnerable workforce segments; Contribute to monitoring of labour market developments and economic indicators; Assess the likely impact of proposed policies and evaluate actual impact after implementation; Apply quantitative and empirical methods to derive insights from administrative data and surveys; Collaborate with researchers, economists, policymakers, and operational teams; Translate complex research findings into clear, policy-relevant insights for senior management.
