Defence Economist Manager

@ PwC UK

About The Role

PwC’s Consulting Public Sector and Economics team is expanding its Defence Economics capability. We are looking for an experienced Manager 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

You will lead cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes. Responsibilities include leading analytical and quantitative modelling, such as economic forecasting and statistical assessments, conducting client workshops, stakeholder interviews, and qualitative assessments as part of economic impact analysis, drafting high-quality reports for senior internal and external audiences, collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale transformation programmes across Defence, and managing junior team members to ensure successful project delivery.

This Role Is For You If

• You have knowledge of the UK government and/or defence and security sector.
• You can apply economic principles and quantitative methods to analyse defence-related issues.
• You possess an Economics Degree or equivalent work experience.
• You have strong analytical, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• You understand HMT Green Book guidelines and the business case lifecycle.

What You’ll Receive From Us

Our benefits include empowered flexibility with a working week across office, home, and client sites, private medical cover with 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP, six volunteering days per year, and more.

Key skills/competency

• Defence Economics
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Economic Appraisals
• Quantitative Modelling
• Business Case Development
• HMT Green Book
• Analytical Skills
• Quantitative Methods
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Microsoft Office