Defence Economist – Manager

PwC UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Manager to join their Defence Economics team. You will lead economic analyses and business cases to support public sector clients in complex decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills, an Economics Degree, and experience in the UK government sector. Competitive benefits and a flexible working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Economics Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in applying economic principles to UK government issues.
• Strong attention to detail in quantitative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-benefit analyses for defence programmes.
• Draft high-quality reports for senior audiences.
• Manage junior team members for successful project delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of UK government and/or defence

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Economics Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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About The Role
PwC’s Strategy & Public Sector and Economics team is expanding its Defence 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.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Professional Services