Finance & Business Internship Summer 2027

United Launch Alliance; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 3,182,000 - 5,228,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance offers a Finance & Business Intern role where you gain hands-on experience supporting proposal development, streamlining processes, and auditing internal functions. You will analyze cost trends and assist experienced professionals while shadowing daily operations in aerospace.

The internship runs for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer 2027, requiring enrollment in a Finance/Accounting/Business degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in Fall Semester 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development for future launches.
• Streamline processes.
• Audit internal functions to ensure the continued health of our company.
• Analyze cost trends to plan resource needs and decrease future costs.
• Shadow opportunities and projects while learning daily operations of business functions in aerospace.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree in progress

Enrollment Fall 2027

Junior year completed by summer internship

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 2145

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral, ULA - Decatur

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 150 consecutive missions doesn't just happen. It's credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and the systems and processes we use to pull them together.

As a ULA intern, you'll gain real-world work experience and exposure to life at the nation's premier space launch company. Together, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Finance & Business Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands‑on experience and will have the opportunity to:

• Support proposal development for future launches.
• Streamline processes.
• Audit internal functions to ensure the continued health of our company.
• Analyze cost trends to plan resource needs and decrease future costs.
• Support one or more experienced business professionals in performing assignments, learning about daily operations through shadowing opportunities, and performing projects while experiencing the daily workings of the business functions critical to the aerospace industry.

Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns!

Required Education

• At minimum completed Junioryear of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• High School/GED

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding. NOTE: An unofficial transcript is required if you are invited for an interview.
• Must have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended.

Role Specific Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2027.
• Basic understanding of business management, finance and/or accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to complete an internship at any of the below ULA's locations:
  • Denver, CO
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Decatur, AL

Summary Salary Range

CO: $23.10 - $37.95

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 90 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Actrequires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.