Lead Analyst GPS at Ernst & Young (EY)

The opportunity

As a Government & Public Sector Insights Lead Analyst at EY, you will lead the Insights team and program for one of EY’s 18 sectors. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that EY has a differentiated and distinctive perspective on client issues within the Government & Public Sector. You will lead the development of high-impact points of view and activate them with clients, positioning EY as a comprehensive advisor on strategy, transactions, and transformation to senior government leaders. Recognized as both a Government expert and strategic advisor to senior clients and EY leadership, you will frame the signature issues, insights landscape, and analysis/insight requirements for public sector executive leadership, agreeing on insights priorities with the Global Government & Public Sector Board.

This career opportunity is open across US, UK and Canada.

Your key responsibilities

• Executive impact: Engage with and challenge senior stakeholders, providing experiential and provocative perspectives on the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the Government sector globally. Develop strong internal and external relationships, participating in client meetings, roundtables, and other events, and serving as a media spokesperson for the Government & Public Sector.
• Strategic leadership: Establish the Insights strategy for the Government & Public Sector, driving the development and co-creation of insights beyond publicly available information. Ensure an outcome-focused approach to creating and activating external thought leadership, identifying cross-cutting Point of View (POV) sharing opportunities, and collaborating with other Insights teams.
• Analytical responsibilities: Combine multiple perspectives and sources to develop compelling points of view that drive results. Identify issues and trends that translate into key market-facing initiatives and opportunities for EY, using both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methodologies.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with Insights leadership and other Analysts to support Government & Public Sector leadership and other senior stakeholders. Share best practices with colleagues across teams, contributing to the development of core products and services to drive excellence and consistency across Insights.

Skills and attributes for success

• Outstanding executive-level presentation skills, with a track record of challenging and shaping perspectives of senior Government clients and internal decision-makers.
• Demonstrated experience working at a senior level in a fast-moving, client-driven environment.
• Recognized Government insight leadership with 5+ years of public sector-specific research and analysis activity.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work well both as part of a team and independently in a global, multi-cultural, and virtual environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information, review data inputs, and provide analytic insights.
• Succinct and structured oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.