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Data Scientist

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

SingaporePermanent

Posted 10 Jul 2025

About this role

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 70 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans. • Conducting end-to-end data mining on complex data sources, including processing, cleaning, integrating, analysing, visualising and detecting anomalies • Present and communicate data-driven findings and recommendations in a coherent, intuitive and concise manner to stakeholders and management • Evaluate and improve upon internal analytical and machine learning tools • Identify, select, and develop suitable AI or machine learning models for a wide array of problem statements and business principles • Work closely with end users, data engineers and project managers in the planning, development, scaling up, and delivery of solutions • Applicants with no experience may apply • Curious, self-motivated, resourceful, meticulous and enjoys challenges. • Passionate about data analytics, data mining, logic, and problem solving. • Excellent understanding of mathematical, statistical and analytical concepts, and how they can be applied. • Interest and ability to gain expertise in and keep abreast of new developments in data mining/ machine learning/ data analytics algorithms, tools and methods. • Ability to keep the overarching objectives of the project in mind while pursuing the technical details. • Knowledge and experience with the following would be an advantage : - Statistical, analytical or numerical computing software and tools (e.g. R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Matlab) - Programming or scripting (Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Scala) - Visual analytics or data visualisation techniques (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, D3) - Machine learning and modelling (e.g. predictive analytics, natural language processing) - Databases and related querying languages (e.g. SQL, Pig, Hive, SparkQL) - Big data systems (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive, MapReduce) • Only Singaporeans need apply We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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What does a Data Scientist at MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) do?

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 70 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A …

How much does a Data Scientist at MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) pay?

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Is this Data Scientist role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

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