Benchmark Analytics, Associate Director

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, we are the indispensable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, we work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 75 countries. For more information, visit gartner.com. Your Thinking Matters Here: At Gartner, what you say matters — not just to us, but to our 60,000 clients worldwide. Together, our associates deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. We are the most influential voice in technology today, helping the world's most successful IT and business leaders make critical strategic and investment decisions. 65% of the Fortune 1000 and 80% of the Global 500 support their key technology decisions with Gartner insight. What Makes Gartner Unique: Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry. Gartner serves more than 60,000 clients, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. The Company focuses on delivering objective, in-depth analysis and actionable advice to enable clients to make more informed business and technology decisions. The Company's businesses consist of Gartner Research and Events for IT professionals; Gartner Executive Programs, membership programs and peer networking services; and Gartner Consulting, customized engagements with a specific emphasis on outsourcing and IT management. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 3,700 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, in 75 locations worldwide. For additional information, visit www.gartner.com. What We Offer: In addition to our highly competitive base salary and commission structure, our benefits are first class. We offer: * Company paid life insurance, long-term disability pay, short-term disability pay, and optional supplemental insurance. * Full medical, including prescription drug coverage, Dental, and Vision * 401K with 100% company match up to 4% with no vesting period. * Profit sharing that is added directly to your 401K of 1% of salary up to $2050 * Employee Stock Option Purchase Plan in which you can purchase stock for 95% of our stock’s opening or closing price (whichever is lower) * Work/life balance is important to us, you accrue 20+ days of paid time off per year and we actually want you to take it! …and an additional 9 paid holidays Position Description Description:Associate Director works as a contributing members of a team, or lead a team that strives to understand our client's business needs and their implication on technology strategies and directions. Associate Director has developed an understanding of benchmarking, the Gartner benchmarking process and can apply the benchmarking tools and processes in a number of client settings. Associate Director has deep knowledge and skills in at least one key technical area Enterprise Computing, Telecommunications, Client & Peripherals, Helpdesk, Application Development or OutsourcingKey Responsibilities: et with client and develop project questions, gain understanding of the client's environment and assure that recommendations can be implemented.et with client and utilize Gartners benchmarking tools to gather data, validate and analyze data and develop recommendations related to IT efficiency & effectivenessrform analyzes and develop client deliverable appropriate to the specific benchmarking engagement.th guidance from an engagement manager, analyze findings and prepare written reports and recommendationspending on project size, supervise other personnel, assign work, establish and maintain schedules, control project expenses and integrate individual work into a coherent and quality deliverable. entify sales opportunities and leads, which may come from meetings, clients, other consultants, sales force, vendors and others. sist in writing and presenting proposals to prospective clients.Qualifications:For this critical position must have TS/SCI CI poly.5-10 years of project management-experience within one of the Benchmarking areas: Enterprise Computing, Telecommunications, client & Peripherals, Helpdesk, Application Development or Outsourcing. Additionally, the Consultant should have specific content as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one of the technology areas.cellent understanding of IT and its business implications.rveying and statistical analysis skills.cellent written and verbal communication skills.eferably graduate level degree, e.g., MBA, MS in information systems/computer science.ack record in project managing large projects.perience in project oversight/IV&V for large system implementation projects.perience in one of the following areas is desired:terprise Computing - Data Centerslecommunications - Voice or Data networkingient & Peripherals - Desktoplpdesktsourcing - Pricing and sourcing contracts.Required Managerial/Interpersonal Skills: ility to analyze problemse judgment effectivelyke decisionscellent listening skillscellent writing skillscellent oral communication skillssourcefulnessnflict resolution skills.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Arlington, VAJob Number: RUSAGTNR246-616054Company URL: http://www.gartner.com/careers