Job description

The Principal – Government and Public Institutions (Defense & Security) at Oliver Wyman leads complex consulting engagements across government and public sectors with a focus on defense and security. This role requires managing multiple projects and consulting teams simultaneously, applying deep industry and discipline-specific knowledge to provide strategy, operations, risk management, and organizational transformation solutions. Principals act as trusted advisors to senior clients, ensuring on-time delivery aligned with Oliver Wyman best practices, technical competence, and thought leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, developing knowledge playbooks, supporting business development and sales, coaching team members, and presenting findings to senior executives. Candidates must have experience leading teams, managing tight deadlines, delivering actionable recommendations, and maintaining strong client relationships. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, strategic problem solving, and application of specialized expertise in the GPI industry, particularly defense and security, across global contexts.