Sr Director Analyst - National Defense and Security - EMEA remote

Gartner is seeking a European-based analyst for emerging technology and data to support national defense and security strategies in advancing modernization and digital transformation. Successful candidates will need a deep understanding of national defense and security strategies as well as enabling programs, policies and initiatives, with emphasis on European defense, NATO, and its global allies, partners, and suppliers of technology products and services.

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 Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Research and Advisory business, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional, and/or global levels. Using exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to mission critical priorities. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day. They engage via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

This analyst role sits within Gartner’s CIO and Industries Research, Government and Education Practice. The analyst will support CIOs and other technology executives in accelerating national defense modernization and innovation. As geopolitical uncertainties and disruptive forces impact defense organizations and their allies and partners, this role will focus on the use of emerging technologies and data to support operational resilience, multi-domain integration and interoperability, and workforce readiness.

What You Will Do:

• Track European and global market trends, relevant vendors and emerging technologies to remain ahead of the curve within changing geopolitical uncertainties and global power competition.
• Research the evolving role of data, data integration, and data analysis in support of military readiness and operational excellence for defense organizations in Europe, particularly with an eye towards NATO policy and practice.
• Write evidence-based content that is easily consumed, defensible and actionable.
• Deliver high-quality actionable advice to an executive client audience (e.g., CIOs, program executive officers, CTOs, etc.) through a variety of form factors.
• Create and deliver presentations for webinars, executive briefings and other client-facing events.
• Build credibility as a defense market expert representing Gartner Research and Advisory.
• Deliver outstanding sales and service support to retain and grow the Gartner business.
• Actively participate in ideation and research community discussions and collaborate effectively with colleagues across our research community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant IT and/or program executive leadership working for or with an EMEA or NATO defense organization including its ecosystem of allies, partners, IT vendors and contractors.
• An informed understanding of the strategic and operational challenges facing defense leaders within and across military domains (i.e., land, sea, air, space, cyber).
• Experience in defense operating in joint and/or combined service organizations.

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.

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.