Sr. Director, Analyst – Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Strategy (Remote, US)

About the role

Gartner is hiring a Senior Director, Analyst for its Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, focusing on corporate communications and public affairs strategy, including policy intelligence and stakeholder management. The role is remote and open to US candidates. The Senior Director acts as a credible voice in their market, delivering pragmatic and provocative insights to clients through research, analysis and advisory, and supports the Insights team and sales.

Key responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking insights and thought leadership that give clients actionable approaches to their needs.
• Analyze client barriers and needs, and share provocative, independent insights with Gartner leaders to shape the research agenda.
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts, and advise clients and prospects through virtual or face-to-face interactions.
• Create and deliver presentation materials for Gartner events, conferences and client briefings, and support sales as the voice of the market.
• Review content for quality and timeliness, and propose research process improvements.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, and represent Gartner's research methodology and strategy.
• Advise Heads of Communications on public affairs strategy, programs, regulatory and political monitoring, stakeholder relations, budgeting, crisis communications and media relations, and on using digital platforms and AI to improve engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Experience leading or advising on public affairs, ideally in a large enterprise, public affairs consultancy or dedicated agency practice.
• Experience across complex stakeholder environments (government, regulators, policymakers, communities, industry associations, investors, employees, media).
• Understanding of how public affairs supports business strategy, risk management, reputation, growth and resilience, and hands-on experience with technology, agencies and vendors used by the Communications function.
• Executive presence, strong research, writing, analytical and presentation skills, and ability to work independently in a matrixed, multicultural global team.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% where applicable.

What we offer

• Base salary estimated between 172,000 and 202,500 USD, with possible variation depending on experience and location.
• Annual bonus or an uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) match up to 7,200 USD per year.
• Opportunity to buy company stock at a discount.
• Hybrid work, with the option to work virtually when productive.