Senior Associate, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

SeniorAssociate Technology and Innovation (GISI Ignite)

About GISI Ignite and Palladium:

GISI is a global employee-owned family of companies focused onconstruction infrastructure earth and environment and global Ignite is GISIs newly launched centralized technology and innovationteam built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects andprovide expert guidance on AI data and digital developscalable platforms drive workflow modernization and help operating companiesapply cyber-physical solutions that strengthen the performance resilience andsafety of major capital programs.

Palladium a GISI company works to design develop and deliverpositive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe;broaden access to health water power and infrastructure; build enduringsustainable and transformative institutions and market systems to addressglobal challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90countries and have a workforce of 2000 talented motivated and diverse staff aroundthe world. This role is hired through Palladium the operational platformfor Ignite.

This Opportunity:

GISI Ignite is seeking a Senior Associate Technology andInnovation to support the delivery of technology-enabled solutions andinnovation programs across GISIs operating companies and client portfolio. Thisrole will contribute to translating client needs into structured analysessupporting solution development and assisting with pilot implementations. TheSenior Associate will work closely with Managers and senior team members todeliver high-quality outputs across multiple projects.

This is a consulting-style role working with internal clientsacross sectors such as infrastructure energy transportation and globaldevelopment. The position requires foundational skills in business analysisdigital solutions and project coordination.

Location and Compensation:

The is a full-timehybrid position based out of GISIs Arlington VA office with potential clienttravel. Applicants must be authorized to legally work for any employer in theUnited States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of visas at thistime.

For ourprospective employees in the United States please note that the full-timeequivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $90000to $110000.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based onvarious factors including but not limited to your qualifications educationexperience skills seniority performance and GISI/Palladiums business ororganizational needs.

Reporting Lines:

The role reports to the Senior Manager Technology Orchestration Delivery

PrimaryRoles and Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Support

• Support client engagement activities including research stakeholder interviews and workshop preparation
• Assist in identifying operational challenges and digital transformation opportunities
• Contribute to developing insights and recommendations for clients

SolutionDesign & Innovation Delivery

• 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

ProgramSupport & Execution

• 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

AnalysisInsights & 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

EssentialCriteria:

• 46 years of experience in consulting digital transformation technology or business analysis-related roles (reduced from Manager-level expectation)
• Bachelors 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

CoreAbilities Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach
• Ability to work across diverse industries and adapt to different client needs
• 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

Skills:

• Familiarity with business process mapping and requirements gathering
• Exposure to 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

Applications will be accepted on a rollingbasis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once asuitable candidate is found.

Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin disability age or status as a protected veteran.

Shouldyou require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability oryou are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance pleaseemail our team at and we willbe in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We defineSafeguarding as the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople clients and the communities we work with from harm. We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.

Required Experience:

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