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

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Program Overview

Confidential Client is hiring candidates for a Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) based in Falls Church, VA. This is a structured, three-year rotational program designed for recent graduates who want accelerated development in finance, accounting, and business leadership within the defense & aerospace sector. The program offers hands-on rotations, mentorship, technical and leadership training, and tuition assistance.

Estimated compensation (source posting): $132,140 per year (estimated). Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (program placement). Relocation and security-clearance requirements apply (see below).

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What You’ll Do

This rotational program provides exposure to diverse finance functions across product groups and business areas. Typical responsibilities during rotations include:

• Support financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Perform accounting tasks and maintain program financial records
• Assist with project finance, cost control, and program control reporting
• Support pricing and estimating analyses for proposals and contracts
• Help implement and use business systems and data visualizations (Power BI or similar)
• Participate in compliance reviews and internal audit support activities
• Lead or contribute to process-improvement projects and cross-functional teams
• Present findings and recommendations to managers and stakeholders

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Rotation Examples

Participants typically rotate through roles such as:

• Project Finance
• Program Control
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Accounting
• Pricing & Estimating
• Operations Finance
• Business Systems & Solutions
• Compliance / Internal Audit

Rotations are generally year-long with increasing responsibility, and may require travel or relocation within the U.S.

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Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or work experience
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in finance/accounting or related fields
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft 365 tools
• Exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI or similar) is a plus
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and work hard in a fast-paced environment

All candidates must be able to:

• Relocate up to three times over the course of the program
• Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance (required)

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Development & Support

Participants receive:

• Structured leadership and technical training (examples: Power BI, Executive Presence)
• Assigned mentors and program leadership oversight
• Tuition assistance for graduate studies (subject to program terms)
• Access to leadership conferences and networking opportunities

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Recruitment Timeline & Start

• Cohort typically begins in June. Some hires who have already completed degrees may be eligible for an early start before cohort activities begin.
• Typical selection timeline includes virtual first-round interviews (mid-August through September) and an onsite finalist event (week of October 12). Actual dates and steps may vary.

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Compensation & Benefits

Estimated salary (source): $132,140 per year — estimated. Benefits (for regular employees working 20+ hours/week) may include health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k) plan; disability and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and other programs. Temporary/intern benefits differ; see recruiter for details.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• This posting is intended to be compliant with applicable U.S. hiring laws. Where required by state or local law, we have listed an estimated salary. For roles listed in pay-transparency jurisdictions, candidates will receive the information required by those laws.
• Hiring is based on merit and job-related qualifications; we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
• Candidates must meet eligibility and security requirements for roles involving Department of Defense work.

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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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