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Senior Associate, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

Palladium: Make It Possible · Arlington, VA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$90k–$110k/yrFull-time

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support client engagement activities, including research, stakeholder interviews, and workshop preparation
  • Aid in identifying operational challenges and digital transformation opportunities
  • Contribute to developing insights and recommendations for clients
  • Support the development of innovation concepts and digital transformation solutions
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies and support evaluation of tools and platforms
  • Assist with requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation
  • Contribute to development of prototypes or proof-of-concept solutions
  • Assist in managing project tasks, timelines, and deliverables across engagements
  • Support coordination across teams, vendors, and stakeholders
  • Track progress, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues as needed
  • Contribute to development of client deliverables and presentations

Collaboration & Team Contribution

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering, analytics, and operations
  • Contribute to team knowledge development, tools, and internal resources
  • Support junior peers or interns as appropriate

Analysis, Insights & Reporting

  • Conduct data analysis and research to inform project deliverables
  • Support preparation of reports, business cases, and presentations
  • Contribute to insights on market trends, client needs, and emerging technologies

Essential Criteria

  • 4–6 years of experience in consulting, digital transformation, technology, or business analysis-related roles (reduced from Manager-level expectation)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or a related field
  • Foundational understanding of digital technologies (e.g., AI, data platforms, automation)
  • Experience supporting projects, conducting analysis, and working in team-based environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-based environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts into clear outputs
  • Proactive, curious, and motivated to learn new technologies and sectors
  • Familiarity with business process mapping and requirements gathering
  • Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar
  • Experience with collaboration and prototyping tools (e.g., Miro, Figma, PowerApps) is a plus
  • Understanding of Agile or design thinking methodologies is preferred

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