Engagement Manager, IT Strategy, Intelligence Community

Gartner - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Arlington, VA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Engagement Manager in IT Strategy for the Intelligence Community at Gartner, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through their technology strategy projects. This position is integral to a project delivery team that focuses on executing IT strategy initiatives while advising clients on how technology can facilitate various mission outcomes. You will leverage Gartner's extensive research and insights to help C-suite executives make informed decisions that can transform their businesses. Your work will encompass a range of strategic priorities, including Big Data and Analytics, Application Rationalization, Enterprise Enablement, Sourcing, Cloud Strategy, Digital Acceleration and Transformation, Contract and Cost Optimization, and Security and Risk Management. In this role, you will be expected to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously, ensuring that each project aligns with the client's strategic goals. You will also be responsible for fostering trust-based relationships with team members and senior executives, which is essential for successful project delivery. Your ability to provide and receive constructive feedback will be crucial in maintaining a high-performance team environment. The position requires a commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving, as you will be expected to assist in the creative development of solutions and strategies tailored to client needs. The ideal candidate will have a verifiable and active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph, along with prior experience in a problem-solving capacity, such as a solution or technical architect or analyst. Experience working with one or more of the eighteen U.S. federal government intelligence agencies is highly preferred. An advanced degree and prior consulting experience will also be advantageous in this role. You will be part of a dynamic yet relaxed working environment that encourages personal development and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Execute IT strategy projects while advising clients on technology-enabled mission outcomes.
• Manage multiple client priorities simultaneously to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Foster trust-based relationships with team members and senior executives.
• Assist in the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to maintain a high-performance team environment.

Requirements

• Verifiable and active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph.
• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst, preferred.
• Experience working with one or more strategic priorities such as Big Data, Cloud Strategy, or Security and Risk Management.
• Experience working with one or more of the eighteen U.S. federal government intelligence agencies.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to assist in creative solution development.
• Ability to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Comfortable taking direction and building trust-based relationships.
• Coachable and embracing best practices and feedback for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Structured bonus based on individual and corporate performance
• Opportunities for promotion with a clear defined career development structure
• Participation in the development and future of Gartner Consulting
• Dynamic but relaxed and supportive working environment
• Generous PTO
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount