Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager (Resource Planning & Policy / Admin

The Science and Engineering Research (SER) Directorate is looking to hire a resourceful and motivated individual, who is passionate about supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes through Science and Technology, under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 plan. The SER Directorate is the nexus of policy, corporate reporting and economic analysis to ensure that SERC delivers on its strategic thrusts of value-creation and socioeconomic impact to Singapore. You will work closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to achieve the outcomes of various programmes, and develop a deep understanding of R&D policies and their wider impact on the research ecosystem in Singapore. You will acquire skills in interpreting data to develop policies, as well as develop deeper organisational awareness. The ability to be agile and thrive in a changing work environment is a must!

As an officer in RPP/A&O, your key areas of work would include the following:

Resource and Performance Monitoring

1. Support Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) senior management in the governance and allocation of resources;
2. Synthesise data and develop recommendations to support executive decision making;
3. Support the review and improvement of SERC strategy, operations and processes, including the improvement of SERC investments and activities;
4. Develop specific measures of success with relevant experts;
5. Conduct financial modelling and monitor budgets for SERC entities;
6. Analyse and track performance of SERC entities in response to overall strategies.

Corporate Planning

1. Support SERC senior management in key meeting platforms and monitor strategic and management issues across SERC;
2. Organise events for SERC management for business reviews, and charting of strategic directions for SERC entities.

Job Requirements

1. Relevant working experience in the public sector, strategic and/or corporate planning would be an advantage.
2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or Business.
3. Ability to translate concepts into implementation plans.
4. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Power BI or equivalent).
6. Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
7. Resourceful and motivated.
8. Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to detail and result-oriented.
9. High learning agility and adaptability.
10. Able to work independently and in a team to deliver results under tight timelines.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.