Finance Intern

The MITRE Corporation • New Bedford, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.
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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees