Senior Principal Analyst

About the 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 Principal dives deep into research and analysis of complex datasets to identify problems and develop strategies that help clients solve problems and improve their company's performance. A Senior Principal is also a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging clients via virtual meetings and live events to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

What you will do:

• Create high quality, clear, actionable, "must-have research" content
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts and provide clients, including vendors, with actionable insights based on market research and positioning
• Conduct research and analysis supporting key initiatives
• Develop and provide expertise to guide clients to the best actions for them and their organizations
• Apply critical thinking skills to de-construct and frame challenging client questions
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions
• Proactively support Sales and Service and other internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes
• Create and deliver presentation materials for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Provide high quality and timely research content peer review
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation and research efforts to discuss research issues; Collaborate effectively with peers in the research community

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Evaluating and selecting tools, Use case design, RFP Assistance and Review
• Security Operations Center (SOC), Building and managing a modern SOC including exposure to the following: Defining roles, responsibilities, and skills Driving In-source/Outsource Decisions and exploring the role of AI
• Evaluating, selecting and partnering with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 8-10 years of relevant field or industry experience
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Demonstrate superior analytical skills while applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
• Adept at analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks to client challenges
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
• Subject matter expertise; Comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
• Demonstrate willingness and foundation ability to mentor and coach others
• Flexible thinker adept at change and experienced navigating highly matrixed environments
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% (where applicable)

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 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

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.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 140,000 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. 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.

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