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Research and Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: PwC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Change Management, Operations Management, Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 124000 - 280000 USD Yearly USD 124000.00 280000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Industry/Sector Health Services Specialism Operations Management Level Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity As a Research and Grant Administration Consultant, you will support client work across operations consulting, focusing on research administration, grant management, process improvement, and service delivery within our Management Consulting practice. You will help shape solutions for health services organizations by bringing together analytical thinking, program knowledge, and clear communication to address complex operational needs and support project work from planning through execution.

As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and use sound judgment to navigate ambiguity while developing practical approaches that align with client priorities and business goals. In this role at PwC, you will work across research and grant administration activities, collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels, and contribute to client service delivery in a way that supports operational excellence and team development.

Responsibilities
  • Leading research and grant administration activities for health services modernization initiatives
  • Managing client-facing project work streams across proposal development, grant tracking, and reporting processes
  • Advising stakeholders on funding strategies, application requirements, and compliance documentation
  • Coordinating data gathering, market research, and performance metric reviews to support funding decisions
  • Applying analytical thinking and business data analytics to identify process gaps and improve operating effectiveness
  • Developing process improvement recommendations for research workflows, grant submissions, and administrative controls
  • Coaching teams on service delivery models, quality standards implementation, and issue resolution
  • Translating complex program information into clear updates for leaders, clinicians, and external reviewers
What You Must Have
  • At least a Bachelor's degree
  • At least 8 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 research and grant administration knowledge in health services settings
  • Leading client-facing work streams for provider clinical modernization initiatives
  • Applying operations consulting methods to improve grant processes
  • Translating policy, funding, and compliance needs into practical deliverables
  • Using analytical thinking, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement effectively
Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date Salary

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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,…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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