About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Business Management Analyst to join a Pathways rotational program in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time, early-career opportunity with 2–3 rotational assignments across Business Management functions (e.g., Program Control, Contracts, Pricing, Financial Planning, Global Supply Chain, Scheduling). The role requires onsite attendance generally 4–5 days per week depending on rotation and does not offer full-time remote work.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in 2–3 rotations within the Business Management organization to gain broad exposure to program financials, contracts, pricing, supply chain, scheduling, and program control.
• Support data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and production of periodic program reports.
• Assist with cost and schedule variance analysis, root-cause assessment, and corrective action tracking.
• Help prepare deliverables for internal leadership and customer reviews.
• Support pricing and proposal activities under supervision, including gathering cost inputs and documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, contracts) to collect and validate program data.
• Maintain accurate financial and schedule records in corporate systems and spreadsheets.
• Learn and apply company and government compliance standards for contracting and financial reporting.

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Qualifications

Basic (required)

• Completion of or near completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management or a related field (Legal Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, Global Supply Chain, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to obtain Special Access Program eligibility when required.

Preferred

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Internship or prior work experience in business management, finance, contracts, pricing, or supply chain.
• Existing active U.S. Government security clearance (preferred, not required).

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Program details & work model

• Pathways rotational program with structured learning, mentorship, and 2–3 rotations across business management specialties.
• Onsite requirement: typically 4–5 days per week depending on the assigned rotation. This role does not support full-time telework.
• Early-career development focus: training, exposure to multiple functional areas, and professional development resources.

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Compensation & benefits

• Base salary range: $63,000 — $94,600 per year (range provided by our client).
• Compensation may be influenced by experience, education, skills, and market factors. Additional pay elements (overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses) may apply depending on assignment.
• Benefits may include health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Specific benefit details are determined by the hiring organization.

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Location

• San Diego, CA (onsite most workdays; not a full-time remote role).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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