Sr. Director Analyst, National Defense and Security

Gartner is seeking a U.S. based Analyst for emerging technologies and practices to support national defense and security strategies in advancing modernization and digital transformation.

Successful candidates will need a deep understanding of national defense and security strategies as well as enabling programs, policies and initiatives, with emphasis on U.S. defense, and its global allies, partners, and suppliers of technology products and services.

About This Role:

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Research and Advisory business, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional, and/or global levels. Using exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to mission critical priorities. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day. They engage via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

This analyst role sits within Gartner’s CIO and Industries Research, Government and Education Practice. The analyst will support CIOs and other technology executives in accelerating national defense modernization and innovation. As geopolitical uncertainties and disruptive forces impact defense organizations and their allies and partners, this role will focus on emerging technologies and practices to support operational resilience, multi-domain integration and interoperability, and workforce readiness. 

What You Will Do

Track U.S. and global market trends, relevant vendors and emerging technologies to remain ahead of the curve within changing geopolitical uncertainties and global power competition.

Write evidence-based content that is easily consumed, defensible and actionable.

Deliver high-quality actionable advice to an executive client audience (e.g., CIOs, program executive officers, CTOs, etc.) through a variety of media.

Create and deliver presentations for webinars, executive briefings and other client-facing events.

Build credibility as a defense market expert representing Gartner Research and Advisory

Deliver outstanding sales and service support to retain and grow the Gartner business.

Actively participate in ideation and research community discussions, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across our research community.

Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery.

Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members

What You’ll Need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred

12+ years of relevant IT and/or program executive leadership working for or with US federal government and defense, including its ecosystem of allies, partners, IT vendors and contractors 

An informed understanding of the strategic and operational challenges facing defense leaders within and across military domains (i.e., land, sea, air, space, cyber) 

Experience in defense operating in joint and/or combined service organizations

Extensive experience in U.S. defense leading strategy and/or implementation of programs and technical capabilities in one or more of the following areas:

Digital engineering practices and solutions

AI strategy, solutions and/or implementation, including data readiness 

IT infrastructure and operations, including cloud services and edge computing 

Cybersecurity trends and program requirements

Quantum computing trends

Autonomous systems 

Space systems

Multi-domain command and control systems 

Communication and information systems 

Demonstrated executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders

Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables

Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability

Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions

Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges

Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts concisely and simply

Comfort presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements

Strong business and financial acumen

Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team

Learning agility and adeptness with navigating highly matrixed environments

Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels

25% travel required

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 150,000 USD - 190,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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