Thought Leadership Consultant- Fairfax, VA

CGI Group's thought leadership program is a high-profile activity providing practical, actionable insight and analysis to executives in the U.S. federal government. The assistant director's position provides an opportunity to apply communications skills and knowledge of federal operations in an entrepreneurial environment to build skills in communications, strategic planning, online and print publishing and writing and editing while helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government.

CGI's Thought Leadership program was designed to increase CGI's profile within the federal information technology market by enhancing CGI's relationships with key government leaders and influencers and differentiating CGI as an expert executive adviser on improving management and operations using IT.

In partnership with academic, media and non-profit organizations, the thought leadership program creates printed and digital publications and videos and live and online events that address federal leaders' challenges and areas of CGI expertise.

This person will providing analyst support for the production of thought leadership research reports, blog posts, digital executive guides, online video, and white papers (e.g., supporting research and concept development discussions, writing drafts, and moving forward on resulting action items to help the Director drive products to print or Web publication). Serve as Web master for the Initiative site, maintaining the site, supervising redesigns, negotiating best-value contracts for Web and e-marketing services, managing all Web and e-marketing budgets/invoices, regularly reporting Web and e-marketing metrics and using them to manage for improved performance.

Provide analyst support for the production of thought leadership events, both in-person and online (e.g. webinars). Support event architecture discussions, preparing written materials and presentations describing planned activities, and moving forward on resulting action items to help the Director produce specific events). Provide analyst support to alternative thought leadership content production (e.g., podcasts, wikis, Tweets, other social media) to help the Director both develop strategies for leveraging alternative content channels and produce resulting content. Assist in market research around trends and challenges facing the federal government.

Assist in the preparation of briefings, including professional and polished PowerPoint decks, for key market leading analyst firms and CGI account use. Assist in research on specific agencies within the federal government, the federal market, federal management and It management policy, etc.

Coordinate and organize data gathered using CGI's Thought Leadership Sharepoint site. Ability to enhanceSharepoint site based on evolving business needs. Strong communication required, both written and oral, to senior members of CGI Group business units.

At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 100+ offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients win and grow. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

Please send resumes to diane.adams@cgifederal.com.