Analyst - Senior Principal Analyst (Nuclear Policy and Planning)

[What the role is]

Singapore is studying the potential deployment of nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy strategy. This initiative involves conducting comprehensive studies and developing in-house nuclear energy capabilities to support a well-informed national decision.

You will be a key member of the team that will play a pivotal role to coordinate and drive the Whole-of-Government effort to study the potential deployment of nuclear energy. You will help us to formulate nuclear energy policy positions, reflecting Singapore’s considerations and constraints. You will also help develop roadmaps for our nuclear legal framework, and lay out our approaches for funding and financing and the nuclear fuel cycle, to support future activities should Singapore decide to adopt nuclear energy.

This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of Singapore’s nuclear energy journey, contributing to its energy security and sustainability goals.


Why These Roles Matter

Nuclear is a complex and emotive topic, and require a diverse range of expertise to fully assess its implications for Singapore. These roles are integral in enabling us to make a well-informed decision on nuclear.

By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to shape Singapore’s nuclear energy roadmap, collaborate with international experts, and contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.

If you are passionate about clean energy, advanced technology, energy policy and large-scale project management, we invite you to apply.

[What you will be working on]

Role Summary (Individual Contributor)

Coordinate and drive the Whole-of-Government effort to study potential nuclear energy deployment. Develop nuclear energy policy positions, roadmaps for our nuclear legal framework, as well as approaches for funding and financing and the nuclear fuel cycle, to guide the assessment of potential deployment of nuclear energy in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and Coordinate Whole-of-Government Effort:

  • Formulate a comprehensive national roadmap for nuclear energy capability development by organising agencies into respective workstreams and charting out an overall timeline.

  • Track progress of roadmap and allocate resources to prioritised workstreams.

  • Track international and regional nuclear energy developments, analyse their implications on Singapore and ensure continuous alignment with our national efforts.

• Policy Development: Develop policy positions on nuclear-related issues, reflecting Singapore’s considerations and constraints. This includes approaches to (i) develop a legal framework for nuclear energy, (ii) fund and finance a potential nuclear power plant in Singapore, and (iii) the nuclear fuel cycle, should we decide to adopt nuclear energy.

[What we are looking for]

Preferred Requirements

We are looking for driven and capable individuals who possess a strong desire to contribute to our effort to study the potential deployment of nuclear energy in Singapore, thrive working in a fast-moving environment across organisational boundaries, comfortable with navigating ambiguity, and have a strong interest in nuclear energy technologies and policies. We also prefer if you are equipped with the following qualities and competencies:

Education:

• B.Sc. in Public Policy, Economics, Science, Engineering, or related fields would be preferred.

• Additional qualifications in Project Management, Legal, Financing, or any nuclear-related fields are advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 2 to 7 years in relevant roles, such in project management or public policy would be preferred. However, fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.

• Additional experience in the energy sector is advantageous

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with capability to weigh trade-offs/implications between policy choices and make strategic recommendations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to pick up new content areas quickly, and assimilate knowledge from a wide variety of sources to provide policy recommendations

• Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, both within and beyond the public service, which requires strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

• Be driven, meticulous, creative, daring and resourceful

• Open to travel occasionally for official duties

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.