Finance Leadership Development Program (P&S FLDP)
About The Position
The Platforms & Services (P&S) Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated recent college graduates who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, leadership opportunities and exposure, mentorship, and advanced education assistance. Participants will gain diverse experiences through challenging rotational assignments, technical and soft-skills training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship. The program consists of three, one-year rotations, each with increasing responsibility. BAE Systems offers tuition assistance for graduate school. Members of the program also complete a mix of technical and soft-skill training hosted by internal and external trainers. Examples of training include Power BI, Executive Presence, Trusted Advisor, and Change Style Indicator. The program has a dedicated director and coordinators for oversight and management. Each participant is assigned a mentor for guidance in choosing rotations, career planning, and development. The program also seeks to facilitate individual leadership growth through various training and networking opportunities, including annual week-long leadership development conferences. During this three-year rotational program, participants will have the opportunity to experience assignments in several finance/business functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. Examples of rotations include Project Finance, Program Control, Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting, Pricing & Estimating, Operations Finance, Business Systems & Solutions, and Compliance/Internal Audit. An early start option is available for eligible candidates who have completed their bachelor's degree prior to the official June cohort start date, requiring relocation if applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Math, or related major from an AACSB accredited college or university.
- Possess strong leadership potential demonstrated via academia, extra-curricular activities, or employment.
- Achievement in non-academic pursuits such as clubs and organizations, special projects, military service, and prior work experience.
- Internship/Co-op or project experience in a related field.
- Superior communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft 365 tools.
- Capacity and motivation for hard work.
- Ability to relocate 3 times over the course of the program.
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
Responsibilities
- Gain diverse experiences through challenging rotational assignments.
- Participate in technical and soft-skills training.
- Engage in leadership opportunities and mentorship.
- Complete three, one-year rotations with increasing responsibility.
- Travel to BAE Systems locations within the United States for rotations.
- Attend technical and soft-skill training sessions.
- Participate in annual week-long leadership development conferences.
- Experience assignments in various finance/business functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide.
- Potentially begin employment prior to the official cohort start date if eligible for an early start.
- Relocate three times over the course of the program.
- Obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Tuition assistance for graduate school
- Medical benefits for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week
- Business travel accident insurance for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
