2026 Summer Associate Program, IT Strategy Consulting (Spring 2027 Graduates)

Job description

Who we are:

Gartner’s Consulting business is an extension of Gartner’s industry-leading Business and Technology Insights.

From CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission-critical priorities.

Leveraging the breadth of Gartner’s resources, Consulting is growing rapidly, with unlimited potential to continue expanding our client base.

What we do:

Technology Strategy Consulting.

We engage our clients on a deeper level through hands-on, project-based work grounded in the insights and advice of our Research and Advisory organization.

Through these custom engagements, we help our clients optimize their IT performance by guiding them toward the right strategic decisions for their business.

We deliver value to clients by helping them execute on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including:

Digital Acceleration and Transformation

Enterprise Enablement

Big Data and Analytics

Applications Rationalization

Cloud Strategy

Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization

Security and Risk Management

Benchmarking

Contract and Cost Optimization

About the Summer Associate Program:

Our Summer Associates participate in a 10-week summer internship program.

Summer Associates are technology and business thought leaders who combine the power of Gartner research, data and tools with subject matter experience and on-the-ground support to help clients move confidently from insight to action.

That’s where you come in.

We’re committed to attracting the most creative, talented, and motivated students for our Summer Associate Program.

When you join this program, you’ll support the C-suite and their teams with their most strategic IT initiatives and enable lasting results — all within the context of a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Plus, you’ll be part of a growing group of consultants who are ready to collaborate with you as you start your journey with Gartner.

What you will do:

You will be part of a project team working closely with clients to define their strategy and execute their most critical priorities.

Your work will give you exposure to Gartner’s industry and practice experts, comprehensive technology research, data and tools, as well as our award-winning culture.

You’ll experience what it’s like to work at Gartner and start building the skills and relationships that would enable your success going forward.

What you will need:

Current enrollment in an MBA or other relevant advanced degree program with a December 2026 – June 2027 graduation dateExamples of advanced degree programs: Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Computer Science, Masters in Information Systems, Masters of Public Administration

Interest and/or experience in both technology and strategy

Professional experience in breaking down and solving complex problems, and defining actionable recommendations to achieve objectives

Excitement to work with clients

Commitment to the success of your team, and willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback when needed

Intellectual curiosity, with the ability to develop creative solutions and strategies to solve client problems

Coachability, embracing best practices and feedback for continuous improvement

Ability to build trust-based, value-added relationships quickly

Consistent high achievement marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges

U.S. work authorization required

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Technology implementation

Technology consulting

Data science, software engineering, information science

Undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, data science

Deadline to Apply is December 12th, 2025.

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Who are we?

 

At Gartner, Inc.

(NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.

We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters.

That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference.

The bar is unapologetically high.

So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally.

We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future.

How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team.

Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results.

This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work .

What do we offer?

 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner?

Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 102,400 USD - 135,000 USD.

Please note that actual rates may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

We also offer benefit programs including paid sick time off, and a 401k match for employees working 20 hours a week or more.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability.

You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to & .

Job Requisition ID:103266

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc.

(NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.

We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters.

That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference.

The bar is unapologetically high.

So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally.

We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future.

How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team.

Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results.

This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner?

Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 102,000 USD - 135,000 USD.

Please note that actual rates may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

We also offer benefit programs including paid sick time off, and a 401k match for employees working 20 hours a week or more.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability.

You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to .

Job Requisition ID:103266

By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence.

Gartner Applicant Privacy Link:

For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations