Executive Partner, D&A

About this Role Enterprise IT Leaders (EITL) is Gartner's executive-level advisory service, delivering expert insight and strategic guidance tailored to each client's unique priorities and challenges. Gartner's global EITL team consists of accomplished former executives who serve as trusted advisors to senior technology leaders across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As an Executive Partner within the Data & Analytics domain, you will work directly with Public Sector leaders, including Chief Data & Analytics Officers (CDAOs), Chief AI Officers, and senior technology executives across Federal, Defense, Intelligence, and State & Local Government organizations. You will help clients navigate complex data, analytics, and AI initiatives while driving measurable business and mission outcomes.

Who You Are You are a former senior Data, Analytics, or AI executive who understands the real-world challenges facing today's technology leaders. You are comfortable engaging with C-suite executives, translating complex technology trends into business value, and serving as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to accelerate data-driven and AI-enabled transformation.

What You Will Do Manage a portfolio of approximately 25-30 Public Sector client relationships

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives through one-on-one engagements, strategic discussions, workshops, webinars, round tables, and Gartner events

Leverage your executive leadership experience and Gartner research to provide actionable guidance on mission-critical Data & Analytics and AI initiatives

Help clients address strategic challenges, identify emerging opportunities, and achieve their organizational objectives

Collaborate closely with Gartner Analysts, Sales, Client Success teams, and fellow Executive Partners to maximize client value and engagement

Support client retention and business growth through prospect cultivation, value demonstrations, and account planning activities

Operate as a highly autonomous individual contributor, managing your client portfolio and engagement activities

Required Qualifications
15+ years of leadership experience in Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, or related disciplines

Active U.S. Security Clearance Required Executive-level experience in roles such as:
Chief Data Officer (CDO) Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) Chief AI Officer VP/SVP of Data & Analytics VP/SVP of Business Intelligence Senior Government Data, Analytics, or AI Leadership roles

Experience supporting or working within Federal Government, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other Public Sector organizations

Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior executives on strategic business and technology decisions

Strong executive presence, communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills

Experience in advisory, consulting, customer-facing, or executive engagement roles

Bachelor's degree required

Subject Matter Expertise Successful candidates will bring expertise in several of the following areas:

Enterprise Data & Analytics Strategy Data Governance and Data Management AI Strategy, Governance, and Responsible AIData Modernization and AI Readiness Business Intelligence and Analytics Data Literacy and Organizational Change Management Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning Data Architecture, Metadata, and Master Data Management Public Sector Data and AI Transformation#LI-TK3

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