Associate Director, Consulting – State and Local Government

Gartner

. Lead high-impact consulting engagements for Texas state agencies, local governments, and public sector organizations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $138,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-impact consulting engagements for public sector organizations, leveraging AI tools for analysis, and managing project scope and client relationships effectively. Proven ability to mentor teams and contribute to thought leadership while ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

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IT ConsultingGovernment TransformationAI Tools UtilizationProject ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAI ToolsConsulting EngagementsFinancial Performance ManagementProposal Development

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingFacilitationCommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPMBAMPA

Industry Keywords

Public SectorState GovernmentLocal GovernmentHigher EducationTransformation Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact consulting engagements for Texas state agencies, local governments, and public sector organizations
Partner with agency executives, CIOs, business leaders, and transformation teams
Direct Gartner consultants and subject matter experts to execute statements of work
Lead engagements from project kickoff through successful completion
Manage project scope, quality, risks, financial performance, and client satisfaction
Design and deliver engagements using approved AI tools
Guide teams in developing actionable recommendations and executive-level deliverables
Build long-term client relationships and ensure tangible, sustainable results
Identify opportunities addressing emerging client challenges
Support proposal development, client meetings, conferences, and sales presentations
Create discussion documents, scoping documents, and formal proposal responses
Collaborate with Managing Partners and Gartner team members
Contribute to consulting offerings and thought leadership
Mentor consultants and project managers
Foster collaboration and high performance across consulting teams
Share best practices and lessons learned
Contribute to recruitment and talent development efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in IT consulting, government transformation, technology strategy, or related fields
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-tools to efficiently produce accurate and quality analysis and insights
Previous experience serving state government, local government, higher education, or public sector organizations
Project Management experience
Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree
Austin-based
MBA/MPA or other advanced degree preferred
PMP or other equivalent certifications preferred
Sales experience and/or experience managing executive-level client relationships preferred
Prior system implementation experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
Generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Market-leading benefit programs
Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually when productive and meet colleagues in person
Professional growth and development opportunities
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities