About this role:

We are looking for a Principal, Research to support the discovery of actionable ideas that will help U.S. Federal Government and National Defense CIOs accelerate IT modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

We are looking for:

Journalism/Writing Background: You have a background in journalism or professional writing, with a knack for crafting clear and engaging narratives.

Federal Government Knowledge: You possess extensive knowledge of the U.S. federal government.

Research Enthusiasm: You are driven by curiosity and have a passion for conducting thorough research to uncover valuable insights.

In this role, you will be a key player in the Government Practice’s ongoing research initiative focused on US Federal Government and National Defense and Security adoption of emerging technologies. This includes exploring how Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief AI Officers, and other technology leaders can advance their organization’s mission and functions through enabling technologies and best practices.

This role enables you to explore your intellectual curiosity in a collaborative, team-based environment. You’ll be offered robust training, support and coaching to achieve career success and advance within the research organization. The team puts significant emphasis on the personal and professional development of each associate.

What you will do:

Learn and execute Gartner's proven methodology for conducting world-class research that helps identify and asses best practice technology solutions to many challenges in U.S. federal government and national defense

Manage key research deliverables, including but not limited to: large research studies, white papers, case studies, presentations and webinars, guidebooks, templates, roundtable discussions, or custom, in-bound research requests.

Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership and help shape the strategy of the team by identifying and driving innovations in line with the goals of the research team and Gartner.

Conduct research interviews and in-person meetings with C-level executives and use these interactions to drive research deliverables and inform research colleagues of key insights shaping the landscape.

Stay abreast of key technology and policy trends affecting the US federal government and national defense departments and agencies

Drive timely and relevant research plans.

What you will need:

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Master’s degree and/or PhD in a social science, public policy, public administration preferred.

5+ years of experience conducting primary and secondary research utilizing qualitative and quantitative data.

Deep knowledge of U.S. federal government, national defense, and/or similar fields.

Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity in order to process and understand information quickly, as well as diagnose issues to make actionable recommendations.

Experience converting qualitative and quantitative information into clear frameworks, narratives and visually compelling presentations.

What you will have:

Critical thinker and problem solver demonstrating the ability to assess business problems and provide actionable, outcome-based insights.

A great writer with experience publishing business related deliverables such as presentations, white papers, articles, etc.

Excellent communicator and relationship manager who enjoys working with C-level Executives and can disseminate complex data through relevant means.

Strong organizational and project management skills

Enjoy working independently as well as part of a team.

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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 76,000 USD - 106,260 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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