Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Associate

PwC International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Associate to work with Health Services clients, delivering strategic insights and operational support within our Operations Consulting practice. You will analyze problems, develop solutions, and mentor others in a dynamic team.

The role involves managing client workstreams, using data analytics to drive transformation, and leading change initiatives. Extensive travel up to 80% may be required.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational challenges in health services to develop strategic solutions.
• Manage client workstreams and deliver operational excellence in grant administration.
• Use business data analytics to enhance processes and drive transformation.
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and provide insights for optimization.
• Lead change management initiatives to support transformation and effectiveness.
• Plan and manage project resources to meet goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

As a Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Associate, you will engage with clients in the Health Services sector, providing strategic insights and operational support within our Operations Consulting practice.

You will analyze complex problems, develop solutions that enhance business operations, and build meaningful client connections while guiding and mentoring others. This role is part of a dynamic team focused on anticipating clients’ needs and delivering quality solutions. You will also embrace increased ambiguity to drive personal growth and deepen your technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex operational challenges within the health services sector to develop strategic solutions
• Managing client support workstreams and delivering operational excellence in grant administration
• Utilizing business data analytics to enhance operational processes and drive business transformation
• Engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide insights for process optimization
• Implementing quality standards and operational strategies to improve business performance metrics
• Leading change management initiatives to support business transformation and operational effectiveness
• Conducting market research to inform operations strategy and support provider business operations
• Planning and managing project resources to achieve operational goals and objectives
• Facilitating process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in operations management
• Collaborating with teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in operations support

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for 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 analytical thinking and business data analytics skills
• Utilizing operations management and process optimization techniques
• Excelling in stakeholder engagement and communication
• Embracing change and intellectual curiosity in dynamic environments
• Applying management consulting and business transformation strategies

Travel Requirements

Up to 80% travel may be required.

Salary

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. 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.

Benefits

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As PwC is an equal 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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. 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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