Research and Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Manager

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$124,000 - $280,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 8 years of experience

Nice To Haves

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

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