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Associate Director Consulting - State and Local Government Transform Government. Improve Outcomes. Shape the Future.
At Gartner Consulting, we help government leaders tackle their most critical challenges, from modernizing technology and improving service delivery to leveraging technology to achieve mission outcomes.
We are seeking an Associate Director, State & Local Government Consulting to lead high-impact engagements for Texas state agencies, local governments, and public sector organizations.
This role combines client leadership, delivery excellence, business development, and team mentorship, offering the opportunity to work directly with senior executives on initiatives that impact local communities.
If you're passionate about solving complex problems, building trusted executive relationships, and helping public sector organizations transform how they operate, we'd like to talk with you.
About This Role
You will be leading meaningful client transformations, partnering with agency executives, CIOs, business leaders, and transformation teams to deliver strategic consulting engagements focused on: Digital transformation AI strategy and adoption Technology modernization IT operating model transformation Organizational effectiveness Data and analytics Strategic planning Workforce transformation Program and project management Procurement assistance and sourcing Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
Our Consulting Associate Directors are leaders, responsible for directing a team of Gartner consultants and subject matter experts to ensure the execution of a statement of work. You will also support our Managing Partners in their business development activities, supporting client meetings, conferences, and sales presentations – and subsequently, help to create discussion documents, scoping documents, and formal proposal responses as requested.
What makes this role unique
High-Impact Work - Help government organizations improve services, modernize operations, and better serve citizens and communities.
Access to Unmatched Insights - Leverage Gartner's world-class research, benchmarks, frameworks, and subject matter experts to help clients solve their most pressing challenges.
Executive-Level Influence - Work directly with government executives and senior leaders on strategic initiatives that shape organizational direction and public outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Driving Exceptional Consulting Delivery
Lead consulting engagements from project kickoff through successful completion
Manage project scope, quality, risks, financial performance, and client satisfaction
Design and deliver engagements using approved AI-tools
Guide consulting teams in developing actionable recommendations and executive-level deliverables
Build long-term client relationships that create lasting impact
Ensure engagements deliver tangible value and sustainable results
Contributing to Business Growth by
Identifying opportunities to address emerging client challenges
Supporting proposal development and client presentations
Collaborating with Managing Partners and other Gartner team members
Contributing to consulting offerings and thought leadership
Helping clients understand how emerging technologies, including AI, can support their strategic objectives
Building Community & Developing Future Leaders
Mentor consultants and project managers
Foster collaboration and high performance across consulting teams
Share best practices and lessons learned
Contribute to recruitment and talent development efforts
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in IT consulting, government transformation, technology strategy, or related fields
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-tools to efficiently produce accurate and quality analysis and insights
Previous experience serving state government, local government, higher education, or public sector organizations
Project Management experience
Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Austin-based
MBA/ MPA or other advanced degree
PMP or other equivalent certifications
Sales experience and/or experience managing executive-level client relationships
Prior system implementation experience
Who Thrives Here
Those passionate about improving outcomes in the public sector
Curious and strategic thinkers
Trusted advisors who build executive relationships
Strong communicators who simplify complex challenges
Collaborative leaders who develop others
Problem-solvers who enjoy tackling ambiguity
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. That’s 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.
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.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 138,000 USD - 163,000 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.
The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at or by sending an email to
At Gartner, we guide the leaders who shape the world. Over 13,000 client enterprises worldwide rely on Gartner for actionable, objective business and technology insights. Our teams of thinkers and doers know that staying curious is the best way to shape the future, for ourselves and our clients. Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. 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.
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