Sr Director Analyst Enterprise Cost & Labor Market Analysis

*This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in North America. What makes Gartner Research & Advisory a GREAT fit for you? When you join the world’s leading research and advisory company, you’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, expert insights, bold ideas and intellectual courage, while driving partnerships with global organizations to make the right decisions on their key initiatives. Through constant learning, discovery and collaboration, you’ll not only help clients accomplish their mission-critical priorities but also grow your career and the scope of your impact across industries. Our culture demands dedication — and rewards it with opportunity. If you’re always looking for what’s next in business and technology, Gartner is looking for you. 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 Director possesses a keen eye for identifying gaps, problems and solutions within the market they serve. They use their knowledge to help clients make better decisions, solve complex issues and execute new practices that propel clients’ businesses toward key objectives. A Director publishes these insights as pragmatic and/or provocative research. Additionally, they reinforce Gartner’s value every day by engaging clients via in-person and virtual meetings, sales support visits, Gartner conferences and industry events. We seek candidates with expertise in talent/people analytics, empirical IO, econometric and statistical modeling, and labor market analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing data related to macroeconomics, talent metrics, and trends in the labor market. All candidates must be able to represent the larger body of Gartner research and conduct and publish research on topics relevant to Chief HR Officers (CHROs). What you will do: Analyze and identify changing labor market conditions, talent trends, and guide data gathering efforts to measure the effects Pull together proprietary and publicly available data sets to derive new insights and offer compelling, actionable written guidance for CHROs Provide high quality and timely peer review for research content written by Gartner team members Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions about talent analytics and talent market trends Engage with clients and prospects virtually or face-to-face and provide actionable advice on questions related to talent analytics and/or labor modeling Create and deliver presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings Attend industry and professional association conferences as needed Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members, as needed What you will need: Bachelors degree and 12 + years of relevant field or industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in econometric and statistical modeling, including ability to work with a quantitative analytics team to test hypotheses. Demonstrated superior analytical skills including applying conceptual models and recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions. Demonstrated experience analyzing data to understand what actions CHROs and their teams should take. Strong knowledge of publicly available data sets that can be used to assess the hiring and labor market Experience and comfort advising and working with senior leaders Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Demonstrated executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with C-level executives and additional stakeholders Strong organizational skills: ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Strong business and financial acumen Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments Ability to effectively adjust communication style to different audiences Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% Preferred Experience: Graduate degree in economics, business, social sciences or statistics (or equivalent) #LI-Remote #LI-LT1 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 business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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 vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. 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. Gartner is the world authority on AI At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you. 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 172,000 USD - 202,500 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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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.