Job Description

Senior
Associate, Technology and Innovation (GISI Ignite)

About GISI Ignite and Palladium:

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:

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

Essential
Criteria:

• 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

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

All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Should
you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or
you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please
email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will
be in touch to discuss.

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.