Research and Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Manager

The Opportunity
As a Research and Grant Administration Consultant, you will support client work across operations consulting, focusing on research administration, grant management, process improvement, and service delivery within our Management Consulting practice. You will help shape solutions for health services organizations by bringing together analytical thinking, program knowledge, and clear communication to address complex operational needs and support project work from planning through execution.

As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and use sound judgment to navigate ambiguity while developing practical approaches that align with client priorities and business goals. In this role at PwC, you will work across research and grant administration activities, collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels, and contribute to client service delivery in a way that supports operational excellence and team development.

Responsibilities

Leading research and grant administration activities for health services modernization initiatives

Managing client-facing project workstreams across proposal development, grant tracking, and reporting processes

Advising stakeholders on funding strategies, application requirements, and compliance documentation

Coordinating data gathering, market research, and performance metric reviews to support funding decisions

Applying analytical thinking and business data analytics to identify process gaps and improve operating effectiveness

Developing process improvement recommendations for research workflows, grant submissions, and administrative controls

Coaching teams on service delivery models, quality standards implementation, and issue resolution

Translating complex program information into clear updates for leaders, clinicians, and external reviewers

What You Must Have

At least a Bachelor's degree

At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance

Demonstrating research and grant administration knowledge in health services settings

Leading client-facing workstreams for provider clinical modernization initiatives

Applying operations consulting methods to improve grant processes

Translating policy, funding, and compliance needs into practical deliverables

Using analytical thinking, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement effectively

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

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For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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