Senior Associate, Government Contract Risk & Compliance

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Job summary

PwC's Risk & Regulatory practice is seeking a Senior Associate to advise clients on compliance strategies, controls, and risk management across government contracts. You will analyze problems, manage workstreams, and mentor junior staff.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience in regulatory risk and government contracting. Travel up to 60% is possible. Strong client relationship skills and sound judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Experience in regulatory risk compliance and government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing government contract compliance requirements and identifying regulatory risks across client engagements
• Developing compliance strategies and practical recommendations that address contracting, reporting, and control requirements
• Reviewing policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to identify gaps in regulatory adherence and internal controls
• Interpreting data, contract terms, and program records to inform findings, insights, and proposed actions
• Supporting investigation and remediation activities tied to fraud, misconduct, and regulatory matters
• Preparing clear client deliverables that summarize issues, observations, and next steps for compliance improvement
• Coordinating workstreams with team members while monitoring progress, dependencies, and changing client priorities
• Guiding junior staff through task execution, review comments, and issue resolution on assigned work
• Building client relationships by anticipating needs, responding to questions, and adapting to shifting project conditions
• Applying regulatory, governance, and compliance frameworks to assess controls, reporting, and monitoring activities

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Government contracts

Fraud investigations

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC's Risk & Regulatory practice is seeking a Senior Associate to advise clients on compliance strategies, controls, and risk management across government contracts. You will analyze problems, manage workstreams, and mentor junior staff.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience in regulatory risk and government contracting. Travel up to 60% is possible. Strong client relationship skills and sound judgment are essential.