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, Engineering.

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

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is an employer in the Engineering industry seeking early-career professionals for a two-year, rotational Contracts Leadership Development Program (starts June 2027). This program provides practical, on-the-job rotations across contracting and acquisition functions with training, mentoring, and broad exposure to the business.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in a two-year, rotational Contracts Leadership Development Program (CLDP) beginning June 2027.
• Complete short-term on-site rotations across the U.S. to broaden leadership and functional skills.
• Work in assignments that may include:
  • Acquisition Policy
  • Contract Change Management
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Deal Formation
  • Government and Commercial Contracting
  • Contract Negotiations
• Stretch capabilities with hands-on assignments and receive mentoring from program leaders and alumni.
• Build a professional network across locations and functions.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Studies, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
• Willing and able to relocate anywhere in the United States for program rotations.

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Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience leading or coordinating projects or teams.
• Cross-functional internship or project experience.
• Evidence of analytical or data-driven work.

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Employment & Compensation

• Employment type: Contract / Full-time (two-year rotational program; program roles are onsite for rotations with hybrid elements when applicable).
• Location: Arlington, VA (rotations will require relocation to other U.S. sites).
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required for program participation.
• Security clearance: Not required at time of hire.
• Salary range: $59,000 — $139,000 USD per year (good-faith estimate representing all experience levels; exact offer depends on role, experience, location, and skills).
• Benefits: Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and other benefits depending on business unit and agreement coverage.
• Program start: Recruiting for rotations beginning June 2027.
• Note: Candidates should be prepared to attend select interview steps in-person at client locations if requested.

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What We Offer

• Structured leadership and functional training, mentoring, and professional development.
• A rotational experience designed to accelerate career growth in contracting and acquisition.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects in the Engineering space and to build a lasting professional network.

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Additional Information

• Applicants MUST be willing and able to relocate and travel as required by rotation assignments.
• Application window and program timelines may be adjusted based on candidate flow and business needs.
• This role is U.S.-based; pay and benefits for U.S. territories will follow applicable local policies.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.