About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aerospace & Defense.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is recruiting entry-level Associate Business Management Analysts to join a Pathways rotational program based in San Diego, CA. This program provides 2–3 rotations across core business-management functions to help you build practical, on-the-job experience in several disciplines.

Typical rotation areas may include:

• Program Control (Program Control Analyst)
• Contracts (Contracts Analyst)
• Pricing and Financial Planning (Pricing Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst)
• Global Supply Chain (Global Supply Chain Analyst)
• Scheduling and Earned Value (Scheduling Analyst)

In this role you will:

• Support financial planning, cost analysis, and budget tracking activities
• Assist with contract administration, proposals, and compliance tasks
• Gather and analyze data to support pricing, forecasting, and decision-making
• Help coordinate supply chain and logistics activities for program support
• Prepare reports and status updates for program management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn tools and systems used in business management

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Business (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics) or a closely related field (Legal Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, Global Supply Chain, etc.)
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the client

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Prior internship or work experience in business, finance, contracts, supply chain, or related areas
• Existing, active U.S. Government security clearance (preferred but not required)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $63,000 to $94,600 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Depending on role and assignment, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses
• Typical benefits may include health insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement/savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off; final benefits vary by position and client policy

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: San Diego, CA — onsite presence is required 4–5 days per week depending on assigned rotation
• This opportunity does not support full-time remote work; some flexibility may be available depending on rotation and team needs
• This role is intended for early-career candidates and operates as a structured rotational (Pathways) program

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Additional Notes

• This position is posted by Careertakes on behalf of Confidential Client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required for roles requiring government clearances and access to certain programs.
• The application period may be subject to change based on business needs.

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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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