Incentive Management - Systems and Data (1+1 Year Contract)

About the role

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, is looking for a tech-savvy candidate to improve and automate internal workflows and processes. The role combines business intelligence, process automation and data visualisation to make government incentive administration more efficient. It sits within EDB's Finance division, which works closely with the accounts and policy groups, and provides timely analysis, review and data insights to the Board on management information, financial incentives and budgetary control.

Key responsibilities

• Co-design with in-house system teams on the development and deployment of new systems and dashboards.
• Review claims submitted by companies for compliance with guidelines and award letters.
• Ensure service delivery according to pre-defined service level agreements, covering planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Meet with senior executives and lead engineers to check the status of financial incentives awarded to companies.
• Assess the achievement of incentive conditions through on-site visits and document review.
• Identify gaps and help shape the policy framework from issues found.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management.
• Promote awareness of incentive governance, business continuity planning and risk management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science & Analytics, Business Analytics or an equivalent.
• Familiarity with incentive guidelines administered by EDB.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking, results-oriented, able to work under pressure or on several priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Required skills

• Experience with RPA and coding is an advantage.
• Knowledge and practice in business, finance or accounting is an advantage.