PwC’s Strategy& Public Sector and Economics team is expanding its Economics capability. We are looking for high-calibre Associates with a background in applied economics to support the design and delivery of high-impact economic analyses and business cases across defence engagements. You will play a crucial role in supporting public sector clients with complex decision-making, often underpinned by HMT Green Book principles.

What your days will look like:

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes.

• Perform analytical and quantitative modelling, including economic forecasting and statistical assessments.

• Support client workshops, stakeholder interviews, and qualitative assessments as part of economic impact analysis.

• Draft concise, high-quality reports for senior internal and external audiences.

• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale transformation programmes across Defence.

• Managing junior team members to enable successful project delivery

This role is for you if you have:

• Experience of applying economic principles and quantitative methods to analyse client issues, such as the economic impact of investment, cost-benefit analysis, market dynamics, behavioural economics and the effectiveness of transformation programmes.

• An Economics Degree or international equivalent is needed

• Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail.

• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Strong understanding of Economic theory and how it needs to be applied .

• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.