Job Profile: Tech Policy Officer
Tech Policy Officer
This is the domain where you transform what’s new to what’s to come. Dive into emerging technologies and formulate the new policies and strategies that empower innovation. Explore the myriad possibilities, with a vision for the future and a focus on how to effect it.
What you can expect to be doing:
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Research and study emerging technology trends and developments, key local and overseas developments and good practices/concerns relating to the area of work
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Develop strategies, policies, and frameworks to drive pervasive adoption of digital and smart technologies throughout Singapore and the government
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Create a consensus on action from a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders; including public, industry, and other government agencies
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Determine trade-offs between security, usability, and costs on key ICT policies
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Execute strategies and policies to create nationwide impact
Join us if you have:
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Passion for tech and how it could be used to solve real-world problems
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Curiosity in current tech trends and interest in building up ICT knowledge
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Entrepreneurial spirit and are a self-starter
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Hunger to learn and continuously seek improvement
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Willingness to challenge the status quo
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Strong verbal and written communication skills to forge relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
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Sharp policy development skills
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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2019-2022
"I am proud to be a team where we work closely with agencies and industry partners to come up with strategies and frameworks that guide our transformation to a digital government. Strategy is key in providing the stability and guidance that organisations need to achieve their mission. Knowing that my efforts contribute to this bigger goal makes this role a fulfilling one."
[Find out more about Sindhu Achudan]
Assistant Manager, Policy & Technology, IMDA
Joined in 2018
"This is a dynamic sector to work in because technology evolves rapidly and it’s vital to ensure that policy evolves with industry needs. There is a role for everyone to contribute to growing and shaping the digital economy. I find it is meaningful to work on policy solutions that benefit consumers and organisations alike."
[Find out more about Ho Jin Chong]