Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory

Aprio; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

CPA support program

Discretionary bonus

Wellness program

Remote/Hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking an Associate for Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory to join its Advisory team. You will help clients maximize opportunities by researching company financials, market trends, and competitive dynamics while building clean models and polished slides.

The role supports U.S. government and defense clients; a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of experience are expected, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and clear written communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, coursework, or student projects welcome.
• Strong Excel fundamentals (functions, pivot tables); eagerness to learn financial modeling.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint; ability to create clear, concise, persuasive slides.
• Solid research and writing skills; can synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated interest in aerospace, defense, and U.S. government markets (familiarity with budgets or commercial aerospace trends is a plus).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Professional communication and teamwork; comfort supporting client-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Support research and basic analysis of: Company financials, Market size and growth trends, Customer positioning, Product and service portfolios, Competitive dynamics.
• Assist in evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the U.S. government and aerospace markets.
• Build clean Excel worksheets and help with financial and market models under guidance.
• Draft and refine slides; support presentations for senior leaders and investment professionals.
• Track industry and competitor updates; help maintain internal databases and summaries.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Research & writing

Aerospace interest

Client-facing

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Advisory team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory (ADGA) to join their dynamic team.

We are seeking an Associate with an entrepreneurial mindset, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, is open to early exposure to C-suite clients, and has an interest in the aerospace, defense, and national security markets.

This position supports U.S. government and defense-related clients. Certain engagements require personnel who are eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance or who meet client-defined access requirements for controlled environments. U.S. citizenship may be a requirement of obtaining a U.S. security clearance or meeting these access requirements. These requirements are only tied to this specific job posting. All Aprio employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Support research and basic analysis of:
  • Company financials.
  • Market size and growth trends.
  • Customer positioning.
  • Product and service portfolios.
  • Competitive dynamics.
• Assist in evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the U.S. government and aerospace markets.
• Build clean Excel worksheets and help with financial and market models under guidance.
• Draft and refine slides; support presentations for senior leaders and investment professionals.
• Track industry and competitor updates; help maintain internal databases and summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships, coursework, or student projects welcome.
• Strong Excel fundamentals (functions, pivot tables); eagerness to learn financial modeling.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint; ability to create clear, concise, persuasive slides.
• Solid research and writing skills; can synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated interest in aerospace, defense, and U.S. government markets (familiarity with budgets or commercial aerospace trends is a plus).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Professional communication and teamwork; comfort supporting client-facing work.

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.