Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector G and PS - Other Specialism Operations Strategy Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary About the role PwC’s Consulting Public Sector and Economics team is expanding its Economics capability. We are looking for an experienced Manager with a background in applied economics to support the design and delivery of high-impact economic analyses and business cases across defence engagements. You will play a crucial role in supporting public sector clients with complex decision-making, often underpinned by HMT Green Book principles. What your days will look like: Lead cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes. Lead analytical and quantitative modelling, including economic forecasting and statistical assessments. Lead client workshops, stakeholder interviews, and qualitative assessments as part of economic impact analysis. Draft concise, high-quality reports for senior internal and external audiences. Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale transformation programmes across Defence Manage junior team members to enable successful project delivery. This role is for you if: Knowledge of UK government and/or defence and security sector. Experience of applying economic principles and quantitative methods to analyse UK government and/or defence-related issues, such as the economic impact of department spending, market dynamics, and the effectiveness of defence programmes. Must possess an Economics Degree (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country. Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail. Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong understanding of HMT Green Book and the business case lifecycle. Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Opportunities, Business Process Consulting, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Consumer Behavior, Creativity, Customer Experience (CX) Strategy, Customer Insight, Customer Strategy, Data Analytics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Go-to-Market Strategies, Inclusion {+ 14 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 60% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.