Sr Director Analyst Enterprise Cost & Labor Market Analysis

Gartner•Remote - Delaware, DE

2d•$172,000 - $202,500•Remote

About The Position

This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in North America. 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).

Requirements

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%

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in economics, business, social sciences or statistics (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

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