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Program Finance Intern - Spring 2025

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Leonardo

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Melbourne

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in finance or related field with a 3.0+ GPA, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office, Oracle, and Pro Pricer.
  • You will analyze job costs, support compliance, assist in proposal prep, manage budgets, conduct trend analysis, and build relationships with teams and customers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
  • Current standing must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Work effectively as a member of a team
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer)

Responsibilities

  • Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams
  • Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers
  • Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends and interpret the results
  • Support government compliance and audit activities
  • Develop an understanding of the Standards of Conduct to include: conflicts of interests; improper practices; liability and fraud
  • Develop an understanding of contract design and structure to include: FFP; CPIF; CPFF; CPAF; BOA; IDIQ; Foreign Military Sale (FMS); and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), and, competitive and sole source procurements
  • Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
  • Supports proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation
  • Develop an understanding of the source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest
  • Program and finance: Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; budget preparation, reporting and management; cost & variance analysis; Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Estimate at Completion (EAC); cash management/working capital; forecasting; contractual reporting (CDRL, EVM, cost and pricing, C/SSR); risk management; return on investment (ROI); audit preparation and management; and program review preparation
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Program Finance Intern - Spring 2025.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Candidates must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.

What skills are emphasized for candidates applying for this role?

Strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to solve complex problems, teamwork capabilities, and strong computer skills (including MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, and Pro Pricer) are emphasized.

What types of activities will I support in this internship?

Intern responsibilities include conducting analytical studies, supporting compliance and audit activities, assisting in proposal preparations, and engaging in financial management tasks like budget preparation and cost analysis.

Is there a focus on compliance in this role?

Yes, the role includes supporting government compliance and audit activities, as well as developing an understanding of the Standards of Conduct related to conflicts of interest and improper practices.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect to work collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams and build effective business relationships with internal and external customers.

Are there benefits available for interns?

Yes, Leonardo DRS offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits for employees, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a health savings account contribution, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.

How can I contribute to the organization's mission and values in this role?

As an intern, you will be expected to support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

What types of contracts and procurement concepts will I learn about in this internship?

You will develop an understanding of various contract designs and structures, such as FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, as well as Foreign Military Sale (FMS) and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contracts.

Does the company provide flexible work schedules?

Yes, the company offers flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 work program.

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Leonardo

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Leonardo is a global high-tech player in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Leonardo plays a strategic role in the industrial development of the countries in which it operates, with a direct presence in five domestic markets (Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Poland, and Israel) and a commercial network extending worldwide. Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the cornerstones of its business worldwide, while the company’s 51,000-plus people are the engine driving its growth. Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.