Associate, Technology and Innovation

GISI Ignite is seeking a Senior Associate, Technology and Innovation to support the delivery of technology-enabled solutions and innovation programs across GISI's operating companies and client portfolio. This role will contribute to translating client needs into structured analyses, supporting solution development, and assisting with pilot implementations. The Senior Associate will work closely with Managers and senior team members to deliver high-quality outputs across multiple projects.

This is a consulting-style role, working with internal clients across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transportation, and global development. The position requires foundational skills in business analysis, digital solutions, and project coordination. Location and Compensation:

The is a full-time, hybrid position based out of GISI's Arlington, VA office, with potential client travel. Applicants must be authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of visas at this time.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $90,000 to $110,000.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and GISI/Palladium's business or organizational needs.

Reporting Lines:

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Technology Orchestration Delivery

Primary Roles 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

Solution Design & 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

Program Support & 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

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

• 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

Core Abilities 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

GISI is a global, employee-owned family of companies focused on construction, infrastructure, earth and environment, and global development. GISI Ignite is GISI's newly launched centralized technology and innovation team, built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects and provide expert guidance on AI, data, and digital solutions. We develop scalable platforms, drive workflow modernization, and help operating companies apply cyber-physical solutions that strengthen the performance, resilience, and safety of major capital programs. Palladium, a GISI company, works to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff around the world. This role is hired through Palladium, the operational platform for Ignite. This Opportunity, Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.