Principal, Research (State & Local Government, Public Sector)

About this role:

We are looking for a Research, Principal to support the discovery of actionable ideas that will help State and Local Government CIOs transform their organizations, people and policy outcomes. 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.

In this role, you will be a key player in the Government Practice's ongoing research initiative focused on Government technology, exploring how Government leaders can advance the Government technology function and strategy, improve implementation planning and deployment. The team puts significant emphasis on an inclusive dynamic and 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 best practice solutions to many of today's biggest challenges.

• 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 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 trends affecting the Government functions and use this knowledge to drive timely and relevant product plans.

What you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree required

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

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

• 3+ years in state or local government IT or government policy development

• 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 white papers, articles, etc.

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

• 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.

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