Analyst, Client Innovation, GISI Ignite

About GISI Ignite and Palladium:

GISI Ignite is the company’s centralized technology and innovation team, built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects and adopt emerging tools. We develop scalable platforms, drive workflow modernization, and provide expert guidance on AI, data, and digital solutions. Our team brings deep global experience and works side-by-side with operating companies to design, build, and implement technology that elevates performance and enhances the services we bring to clients.

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:

The Analyst, Client Innovation is an early-career professional who supports the research, analysis, and coordination required to deliver technology-enabled innovation programs across GISI’s priority sectors, including Critical Minerals & Energy, Education, Utilities, Healthcare, and Safety.

Analysts bring structure, curiosity, and analytical rigor to client engagements, helping teams map systems, document client needs, evaluate technologies, and support early-stage solution development.

This role is ideal for individuals eager to learn GISI Ignite’s innovation methodologies, contribute to multidisciplinary project teams, and build foundational capabilities in systems thinking and problem-solving.

Location and Compensation:

The is a hybrid position based out of GISI’s Newport Beach, CA office with potential client travel.

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 $65,000 to $80,000, and successful candidates may also be eligible for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For part-time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your interest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with you.

Reporting Lines:

The role reports to the Client Innovation Director – US/APAC/MENA-Europe

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

Client Discovery & Engagement Support

Assist in preparing materials for client workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions
Capture notes, document pain points, and summarize observations during client-facing activities
Support Consultants and Senior Consultants in developing an understanding of client operations and sector-specific challenges

Research, Analysis & Systems Mapping

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research including market scans, literature reviews, technology assessments, and stakeholder mapping
Apply foundational systems thinking by creating process maps, workflow diagrams, and ecosystem maps that visualize client environments
Analyze data to support problem framing, opportunity identification, and hypothesis development
Assist in evaluating solution options across people, process, and technology dimensions

Solution Ideation & Concept Support

Contribute to early-stage solution concepts by developing diagrams, mockups, and structured summaries
Support low-fidelity prototyping efforts under guidance from Consultants and Managers
Help document requirements for digital tools, workflow improvements, or process redesign initiatives

Project Coordination & Delivery Support

Track tasks, milestones, and risks across project workstreams; maintain project documentation and action logs
Support the development of client deliverables such as presentations, reports, process maps, and analyses
Assist with internal collaboration across GISI Operating Companies, technical teams, and domain experts

Internal Knowledge & Capability Development

Contribute to internal knowledge repositories, templates, and playbooks
Assist in synthesizing insights from completed engagements into case studies or internal learning materials
Stay informed on emerging technologies relevant to critical infrastructure, institutional operations, and transformation programs

Essential Criteria:

0–2 years of experience in consulting, research, engineering, operations, analytics, or related fields
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Public Policy, Data Science, or related field
Strong analytical, writing, and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly
Interest in technology-enabled transformation, digital solutions, and applied innovation
Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

Core Abilities Required:

Highly curious, detail-oriented, and proactive in seeking clarity and contributing ideas
Comfortable supporting multi-stakeholder environments across industry, academia, and public institutions
Communicates clearly, asks thoughtful questions, and demonstrates strong follow-through
Views innovation as a structured, iterative discipline, grounded in learning and continuous improvement

Skills:

Design Thinking Fundamentals
Introductory Systems Mapping (process mapping, ecosystem mapping)
Software Prototyping Tools (Figma, PowerApps, Miro—beginner level)
Data Analytics & Visualization Tools (Excel required; Power BI/Tableau exposure 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.

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