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Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Associate

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
77K-202K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
77K-202K Annually
Senior level
Manage grant administration workstreams for health services clients, analyzing grant requirements, compliance terms, workflows, data, and performance metrics. Prepare client deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, identify process improvements, monitor risks, and mentor junior team members across consulting engagements.
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The Opportunity
As a Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Associate you will support client service engagements within our Operations Consulting practice, with a focus on provider business operations in the health services sector. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex grant administration issues, manage assigned workstreams, guide junior team members, and build meaningful client connections while navigating changing priorities and varied stakeholder needs. In this role at PwC, you will apply the methods, tools, and business context needed to develop deliverables that support grant administration processes, interpret feedback, and contribute to solutions that align with broader project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Managing grant administration workstreams for health services clients, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and documentation across multiple projects
- Analyzing grant requirements, compliance terms, and operational processes to support funding activities and program execution
- Coordinating data collection, validation, and reporting using business data analytics and digital tooling
- Reviewing grant workflows and process steps to identify gaps, reduce rework, and improve operational effectiveness
- Preparing client-ready materials, status updates, and summaries of key issues using clear written communication
- Applying analytical thinking to interpret performance metrics, monitor progress, and flag risks or delays early
- Collaborating with client leaders and internal teams to organize priorities, address questions, and keep work moving forward
- Supporting process improvement efforts by using operations management knowledge and continuous learning across assigned tasks
- Mentoring junior team members through feedback, task review, and day-to-day guidance on grant administration activities
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- 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 grant administration or program support in health services settings
- Applying analytical thinking to interpret data and prioritize deliverables
- Utilizing business data analytics and process improvement methods
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement across complex client workstreams
- Adapting to change while learning grant management processes
- Mentoring junior team members while managing assigned responsibilities
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. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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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