Provides risk and regulatory consulting for government-contracting clients. Responsibilities include advising on compliance, implementing programs and policies, testing controls, analyzing risks, developing governance frameworks, mapping processes, interpreting data, and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders. The role requires knowledge of U.S. government contracting, accounting or grant compliance, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA processes, while managing client relationships and supporting finance transformation initiatives.
The Opportunity
As a Risk & Regulatory - Government Contract Consulting - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice and solutions that are crucial for their success.
As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward isn't clear. In this role at PwC, you will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. You will uphold professional and technical standards, reinforcing the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. This is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while using reflection to enhance your strengths and address development areas.
Responsibilities
- Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide strategic advice and solutions for clients
- Managing and enhancing internal controls to effectively mitigate risks
- Building meaningful client connections and fostering long-term relationships
- Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and inform insights
- Conducting compliance program implementation and policy reviews to support regulatory adherence
- Leading controls testing and risk analysis to identify and address potential vulnerabilities
- Collaborating with teams to develop and execute compliance frameworks and governance strategies
- Interpreting data to generate recommendations and support business performance management
- Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with firm guidelines and independence requirements
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Project/Technology Management
- Demonstrating experience in U.S. government contracting, accounting, or grant compliance, with knowledge of financial fundamentals and FAR, CAS, or DCAA processes
- Demonstrating proficiency in compliance program implementation and regulatory compliance consulting
- Utilizing analytical thinking to enhance business performance management
- Excelling in C-Level presentations and communication with stakeholders
- Applying risk analysis and governance to improve internal controls
- Engaging in process mapping and controls testing for operational effectiveness
- Leveraging intellectual curiosity to drive finance transformation initiatives
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.
As a Risk & Regulatory - Government Contract Consulting - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice and solutions that are crucial for their success.
As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward isn't clear. In this role at PwC, you will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. You will uphold professional and technical standards, reinforcing the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. This is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while using reflection to enhance your strengths and address development areas.
Responsibilities
- Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide strategic advice and solutions for clients
- Managing and enhancing internal controls to effectively mitigate risks
- Building meaningful client connections and fostering long-term relationships
- Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and inform insights
- Conducting compliance program implementation and policy reviews to support regulatory adherence
- Leading controls testing and risk analysis to identify and address potential vulnerabilities
- Collaborating with teams to develop and execute compliance frameworks and governance strategies
- Interpreting data to generate recommendations and support business performance management
- Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with firm guidelines and independence requirements
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Project/Technology Management
- Demonstrating experience in U.S. government contracting, accounting, or grant compliance, with knowledge of financial fundamentals and FAR, CAS, or DCAA processes
- Demonstrating proficiency in compliance program implementation and regulatory compliance consulting
- Utilizing analytical thinking to enhance business performance management
- Excelling in C-Level presentations and communication with stakeholders
- Applying risk analysis and governance to improve internal controls
- Engaging in process mapping and controls testing for operational effectiveness
- Leveraging intellectual curiosity to drive finance transformation initiatives
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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