Senior Associate, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

Senior Associate, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite About GISI Ignite and Palladium: GISI is a global, employee‑owned family of companies focused on construction, infrastructure, earth and environment, and global development. GISI Ignite is GISI's newly launched centralized technology and innovation team, built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects and provide expert guidance on AI, data, and digital solutions. We develop scalable platforms, drive workflow modernization, and help operating companies apply cyber‑physical solutions that strengthen the performance, resilience, and safety of major capital programs. Palladium, a GISI company, works to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff around the world. This role is hired through Palladium, the operational platform for Ignite. This Opportunity: GISI Ignite is seeking a Senior Associate, Technology and Innovation to support the delivery of technology‑enabled solutions and innovation programs across GISI’s operating companies and client portfolio. This role will translate client needs into structured analyses, support solution development, and assist with pilot implementations. The Senior Associate will work closely with Managers and senior team members to deliver high‑quality outputs across multiple projects. Location and Compensation: The position is full‑time, hybrid, based out of GISI’s Arlington, VA office, with potential client travel. Candidates must be authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The full‑time equivalent annual base salary is expected to range from $90,000 to $110,000. Reporting Lines: The role reports to the Senior Manager, Technology Orchestration Delivery. Primary Roles and Responsibilities: Client Engagement & Support: support client engagement activities, including research, stakeholder interviews, and workshop preparation; assist in identifying operational challenges and digital transformation opportunities; contribute to developing insights and recommendations for clients; support the development of innovation concepts and digital transformation solutions; conduct research on emerging technologies and support evaluation of tools and platforms; assist with requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation; contribute to the development of prototypes or proof‑of‑concept solutions. Program Support & Execution: assist in managing project tasks, timelines, and deliverables across engagements; support coordination across teams, vendors, and stakeholders; track progress, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues as needed; contribute to the development of client deliverables and presentations; work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including engineering, analytics, and operations; contribute to team knowledge development, tools, and internal resources; support junior peers or interns as appropriate. Analysis, Insights & Reporting: conduct data analysis and research to inform project deliverables; support preparation of reports, business cases, and presentations; contribute to insights on market trends, client needs, and emerging technologies. Required Experience & Qualifications: Four to six years of experience in consulting, digital transformation, technology, or business analysis‑related roles. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or a related field. Foundational understanding of digital technologies (e.g., AI, data platforms, automation). Experience supporting projects, conducting analysis, and working in team‑based environments. Core Abilities: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured approach. Ability to work across diverse industries and adapt to different client needs. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment. Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts into clear outputs. Proactive, curious, and motivated to learn new technologies and sectors. Desired Skills: Familiarity with business process mapping and requirements gathering. Exposure to tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar. Experience with collaboration and prototyping tools (e.g., Miro, Figma, PowerApps) is a plus. Understanding of Agile or design thinking methodologies is preferred. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The position may close once a suitable candidate is found. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage applicants to contact View email address on click.appcast.io if reasonable accommodations are needed due to a disability or other circumstance. Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding‑focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palladium