Associate Director, Research — Deloitte Center for Government Insights; Defense, Security, and Justice Sector

Position Summary: The Deloitte Center for Government Insights is a source of insights and deep analysis on the most important issues facing senior-level decision-makers within government today. The Center, which publishes 50 plus studies a year, is staffed by professionals who bring a wide array of expertise from academic to professional to hands-on experience. When it comes to insight, what really matters is not just the quality of the idea, but also how to translate it into action. Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) teams bring deep public and private sector experience to help clients across government.t including—Civilian, National Security, and Health Care. As a key part of GPS, the Defense, Security, and Justice (DS&J) practice serves clients across the Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community to improve mission performance and tackle some of the toughest and most meaningful national security challenges. Our team includes researchers, policy experts, and marketing and operational professionals, working together to design, develop and disseminate research products that shape thinking on government's toughest challenges. The Center for Government Insights is one of seven research centers that form the Research & Insights organization at Deloitte. We are seeking a Senior Research Leader at the Associate Director level to guide and expand our thought leadership agenda. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the Center's research strategy, advancing innovative methodologies, and delivering high-impact insights to the marketplace while working at the intersection of academia, policy, and government. As a Senior Research Leader at Deloitte, you will: Shape market-moving insights that guide government executives Engage with top decision makers in industry and government Mentor the next generation of research leaders This position requires intellectual curiosity, a strong command of research methods, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse executive audiences. The ideal candidate will bring not only research acumen but also strategic foresight to set priorities that influence industry direction and Deloitte's market positioning. Preferred location: Washington, DC is the preferred location for this role, though qualified candidates based elsewhere may be considered if they can support regular collaboration with DC-based teams and stakeholders.