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Info-Tech Research Group · 1 day ago

Director, IT Research - Industry (US Government)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Info-Tech Research Group is a rapidly growing company focused on supporting employees through flexibility and inclusiveness. The Director of Research for the US Government will engage with public sector leaders to analyze modernization, cybersecurity, and governance, translating findings into frameworks and guidance for better decision-making.

AnalyticsConsultingConsumer ResearchHuman ResourcesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarket ResearchMarketingProduct Research

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct comparative research on public-sector technology issues including modernization, cybersecurity, digital identity, procurement, service delivery, and citizen experience

Interview government leaders, vendors, and stakeholders to surface patterns and sector insights

Develop repeatable frameworks, methodologies, and decision tools that simplify complex technology and policy challenges

Track emerging trends such as cloud adoption models, AI in public services, open data practices, and cross-agency collaboration

Convert findings into clear, concise written research for a practitioner audience

Lead one-on-one advisory conversations with government CIOs, IT directors, program leaders, and policy teams

Apply Info-Tech research to client-specific contexts, offering structured recommendations and alternative pathways

Support clients in problem framing, prioritization, operating model questions, procurement strategy, and modernization planning

Identify new research opportunities based on emerging client needs

Facilitate collaborative workshops that guide government teams through assessments, frameworks, and planning tools

Help participants evaluate trade-offs, clarify constraints, and articulate citizen-centered outcomes

Produce clear workshop outputs including roadmaps, governance models, or decision matrices

Support methodological improvements to the workshop library

Collaborate with Advisory, Research, Marketing, and Events teams to support integrated client delivery

Contribute sector expertise to webinars, roundtables, and public speaking engagements

Share insights to strengthen Info-Tech’s presence in the US public sector

Qualification

Public sector consultingTechnology policyResearch analysisWorkshop facilitationFramework developmentStakeholder engagementClient advisory supportAnalytical thinkingCuriosity about government servicesVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

5-10 years of experience in public sector consulting, advisory services, technology policy, or research (e.g., IT consulting, management consulting, public policy research, digital government programs, or cross-agency technology initiatives)

Experience supporting or advising government organizations such as cities, counties, states, tribal nations, or federal agencies

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technology or policy issues and translate them into clear, structured outputs

Experience in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, interviewing, workshop delivery, or client advisory support

Bachelor's degree in public policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields

Travel Requirement: Must be flexible and have ability to travel periodically to deliver workshops onsite at client locations both within and outside of North America

Visa Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain appropriate work Visa for cross-border work within North America and globally

Work Hours Requirements: Must be available for after-hours work periodically to service APAC clients

Preferred

Exposure to public sector technology domains such as modernization, procurement, cybersecurity, governance, digital services, or data strategy

Experience building models, frameworks, assessments, or toolkits

Published research, white papers, issue briefs, or thought leadership content

Master's degree or professional certifications (ITIL, PMP, COBIT, CGCIO, CPMP, etc.) are an asset

Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in French, Spanish or German is strongly preferred to support our diverse client base across North America and globally

Company

Info-Tech Research Group

Glassdoor3.4

ITRG is one of the world's fastest growing research & advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR & Marketing professionals around the globe

Founded in 1997

London, Ontario, CAN

1001-5000 employees

https://www.infotech.com/

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