CGI Groups 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 CGIs 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.

The assistant director for thought leadership works with the director to run CGIs internal public policy project and interacts closely with executives across the CGI Federal and Defense and Intelligence business units to align thought leadership and business strategy. This executive consultant-level staffer will work closely with the director to deepen relationships with the leaders of strategic accounts, meeting with them regularly to understand and align with their strategies. He or she also will write and help review and copy-edit articles for a quarterly publication featuring thought leadership in critical topic areas for federal executives and the business unit. He or she also will draft and copy-edit content for publications, reports, issue briefs, white papers, the thought leadership programs Web site, event invitations, email marketing pieces and other artifacts. The EC will supervise the Web master and monitor the Web, media and interest group and academic publications to feed the daily enewsletter. These duties require tact and diplomacy in dealing with executives within the business unit group, federal policymaking organizations and federal departments and agencies. Also necessary: adaptability, curiosity and a firm grasp of constantly evolving policies in federal management, IT management and acquisition, the federal market and the operations of the Executive Branch and Congress. A strong candidate will have experience with government and writing and editing for a general audience and with Web publishing. Experience with digital video would be a plus. He or she also will be self-starter, a quick study, a multi-tasker, an experienced relationship-builder, a pragmatic problem-solver, an excellent communicator, utterly reliable, client-focused, efficient, and results-oriented.

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.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

Please send all resumes to Diane.Adams@cgifederal.com.  No phone calls please.