Corporate Strategy and Development Intern

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HII in Arlington, VA is offering a summer internship focused on financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis for candidates pursuing business or finance degrees. The role involves supporting both organic and inorganic growth initiatives, participating in M&A-related projects, and assisting with due diligence and market research.

This internship emphasizes relationship-building across levels of the organization. Applicants should be U.S.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Enrolled in a relevant degreed program in business, management, economics/finance, accounting, IT, or related fields.
• Currently attending a 4-year college or university or 2+2 program; ideal rising junior or above.
• Able to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks in the summer.
• Provide school details and unofficial transcripts with application.
• Familiarity with business/economics coursework preferred.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of HII’s organic and inorganic strategy.
• Participate in strategy projects spanning M&A transaction support, defense budget analysis, go-to-market strategy, new market development, acquisition integration, and operational and technology strategy initiatives.
• Contribute to major strategy initiatives.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and business-case analysis.
• Develop briefing and review materials.
• Perform market research.
• Assist in project management and due diligence.
• Cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Valuation

Business-Case Analysis

Market Research

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate student in Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Support all aspects of HII’s organic and inorganic strategy
• Participate in strategy projects spanning M&A transaction support, defense budget analysis, go-to-market strategy, new market development, acquisition integration, and operational and technology strategy initiatives
• Contribute to major strategy initiatives
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and business-case analysis
• Develop briefing and review materials
• Perform market research
• Assist in project management and due diligence
• Cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required for this Position
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Enrolled in a relevant degreed program supporting company business requirements, typically Business, Management, Accounting, Economics/Finance, Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation, Computer Information Science or Information Technology, Communications, Marketing, English, or Human Resources
• Currently attending a 4-year college or university or 2+2 program; ideally a rising junior or above and attending school in the fall following the internship, or currently enrolled in a relevant Master's program
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
• School name, degree program and major, anticipated graduation date, current academic level, overall GPA, and unofficial transcripts required when applying
• Valid email address required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers
• Business/Economics curriculum with prior relevant coursework preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in financial modeling, valuation, and business-case analysis while supporting strategic initiatives in M&A, market development, and operational strategies. Proficient in project management and relationship cultivation across organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Modeling
• Valuation Analysis
• Market Research
• Project Management
• M&A Transaction Support

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Valuation
• Business-Case Analysis
• Market Research
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Relationship Cultivation
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• M&A
• Defense Budget Analysis
• Go-To-Market Strategy
• Acquisition Integration
• Operational Strategy

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint