About The Role

[What the role is]

At IRAS, we are committed to delivering quality tax services and fostering a competitive tax environment for our nation's social and economic growth. You will leverage digital capabilities and opportunities as part of a future-ready team.

[What you will be working on]

Work with stakeholders across IRAS and the Government to review new policies or changes to existing WOG/IRAS policies, and coordinate updates across IRAS.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and manage data requests, supporting data sharing for better policy decisions and more responsive public services.
Develop, review, and implement IRAS’ data strategy and related policies on data management, classification, protection, and security, to promote responsible and effective use of data for improved policies and service delivery.
Engage stakeholders to improve data processes across the data lifecycle, ensuring data flows safely and efficiently.
Oversee the sharing and use of data within the Government to maximise its value in a secure and controlled manner.
Represent IRAS in discussions with WOG and other parties on IRAS’ data governance practices.
Build and strengthen IRAS staff capabilities in data management.

[What we are looking for]

A degree in any discipline, preferably with a background in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with an emphasis on data analytics and governance.
3–5 years of working experience in conceptualising and/or implementing policies, with familiarity with Singapore Government data policies and frameworks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholder groups.
Data extraction and manipulation skills, with proficiency in Python and SAS
Resourceful, self-driven, and motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Being competent in the following areas is advantageous

Strong data analytics skills with a working knowledge of statistics and econometrics, enabling you to derive meaningful insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
Hands-on experience in building process automation workflows and business visualisation dashboards, with the ability to drive efficiency through technology

We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be notified. All successful candidates will be offered a 2 year contract in the first instance.