Finance Intern

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Department Summary :

This intern position seeks to develop students’ corporate finance and business management knowledge through hands-on assignments across MITRE’s Business Units, within the broader Finance organization. As a Finance intern, you will be challenged to demonstrate financial stewardship while working alongside MITRE leaders to maximize our value to our government sponsors. The variety of tasking and wide scope of this internship will provide a rich set of real-life experiences resulting in a comprehensive understanding of Finance’s critical role in executing MITRE’s mission.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Prepare and deliver necessary supporting analytics to assist Leadership in decision-making

Analyze and diagnose business drivers using various financial systems

Communicate financial results effectively with powerful visual narratives and story-telling

Develop operational and financial projections using various methods including historical trends, statistical analysis, and other predictive techniques

Perform Ad hoc analysis for internal and external customers

Learn, interpret and communicate corporate policy as related to assigned subject areas

Coordinate activities and information sharing across the Finance Organization

Basic Qualifications :

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Business Administration or Operations

Foundational knowledge of core concepts and tools in Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Business Administration or Operations

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint \

Has sustained excellence in academic performance

Preferred Qualifications :

Exhibits the characteristics of a continuous learner and problem-solver

Experience having applied Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Business Administration or Operations learning in an internship, related student clubs, and / or other experiences

Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) :

Not Applicable

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s) :

Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint :

$45,500 - $57,000 - $68,500 Annual

Work Location Type : Hybrid

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