Director Consulting, HHS

Gartner • Stamford, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gartner’s Consulting business extends its industry-leading IT insights to help business and government clients translate insights into transformational action and achieve mission-critical priorities. The Technology Strategy Consulting team advises C-suite leaders on how technology can transform their organizations, drawing on Gartner research and insights to address strategic decisions. Its work includes IT strategy consulting, benchmarking, analytics, and optimization, supporting priorities such as digital transformation, enterprise applications, data and analytics, cloud strategy, sourcing, cost optimization, and security and risk management.

The Director Consulting, HHS is responsible for high-level project delivery and oversight, client relationship management, and advising clients at a strategic level on technology-enabled outcomes for Health and Human Services agencies, with a strong focus on Medicaid and Child Welfare. The role includes managing teams and complex projects, guiding strategy and implementation, and delivering high-quality client work. Gartner offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, an annual bonus or role-based uncapped sales incentive plan, generous paid time off, a 401(k) match, and the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Medicaid, Child Welfare, and/or public-sector health IT programs, both technical and programmatic.
• Strong client presence and ability to lead and manage teams.
• Experience in project delivery and business development within a well-regarded management or technology consultancy.
• Ability to lead large projects and teams, combining technical expertise with strategic vision.
• Ability to influence and build trust-based relationships with senior executives.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity in developing solutions to client challenges.
• Coachability, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting state HHS agencies, especially federally funded systems modernization, including MMIS, eligibility or enrollment systems, CCWIS, and EHRs.
• Exposure to other HHS programs.
• Track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive thought leadership and manage client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee strategy and implementation phases and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and inspire high-performing teams.
• Provide hands-on delivery of large, complex projects.
• Create, review, and present deliverables.
• Develop analytical frameworks for junior staff.
• Advise clients on technology-enabled outcomes for Health and Human Services agencies, especially Medicaid and Child Welfare.
• Support state HHS agencies, particularly federally funded systems modernization efforts.
• Apply understanding of the vendor landscape and state modernization efforts.
• Contribute business development experience and activities.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based uncapped sales incentive plan
• Market-leading benefit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed