Future Leadership Program

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Total rewards package

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA invites high-potential professionals to join the Future Leadership Program in Arlington, VA with travel. The program rotates through Strategy, Corporate Planning, Finance, Program Management, and Operations, delivering high-impact projects with executive sponsorship.

Candidates will develop financial models and business cases while supporting U.S. Government programs and program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or similar preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, consulting, or finance; or military service.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead high-priority, cross-functional projects in each rotation, with defined deliverables and executive-level readouts.
• Build financial models, business cases, and investment analyses supporting growth initiatives and capital projects.
• Support capture and business development activities for U.S. Government programs, including market assessments and customer engagement planning.
• Support program execution by tracking cost, schedule, and performance, surfacing risks and mitigations.
• Work on-site with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to identify operational improvements.
• Prepare executive-level materials for leadership reviews and strategy sessions.
• Collaborate across HDUSA units and with global counterparts within security/compliance frameworks.
• Present rotation outcomes to HDUSA senior leadership at assignment end.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Korean language (pref)

BI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Economics

MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

BI tools

Job description

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Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

Future Leadership Program Job Description

Location : Arlington, VA, US with travel

POSITION OVERVIEW

Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) develops and supplies advanced ground, sea, and munitions systems to strengthen the capabilities of U.S. and allied forces. As a U.S.-based defense company with the strength of a world-class global parent, HDUSA is in a period of rapid growth across shipbuilding, munitions, and ground combat systems, and is investing in the leaders who will run these businesses in the decade ahead.

The HDUSA Future Leadership Program (FLP) is a general management program designed to develop the next generation of HDUSA business leaders. Rotation assignments are individually tailored: each candidate’s rotation plan is designed around their background, strengths, and development areas identified through the selection process, drawing on functions such as Strategy & Corporate Planning, Business Development, Finance, Program Management, and Operations / Supply Chain. Candidates serve as individual contributors, owning high-impact projects and deliverables in every rotation, with executive sponsorship throughout the program. Select people may be offered a rotation at the global parent company’s headquarters in Korea, subject to business needs and applicable security requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are placed into a permanent role aligned with business needs and demonstrated strengths.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead or co-lead high-priority, cross-functional projects in each rotation, with defined deliverables and executive-level readouts.
• Build financial models, business cases, and investment analyses supporting growth initiatives, capital projects, and corporate development efforts.
• Support capture and business development activities, including market assessments, competitive analysis, and customer engagement planning for U.S. Government programs.
• Support program execution by tracking cost, schedule, and performance, surfacing risks early, and recommending mitigations.
• Work on-site with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to understand production realities and identify operational improvements.
• Prepare executive-level materials for leadership reviews, board meetings, and strategy sessions.
• Collaborate across HDUSA business units and sites, and with global parent company counterparts, within applicable security and compliance frameworks.
• Present rotation outcomes and recommendations to the HDUSA senior leadership team at the end of each assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates typically bring one or more of the following: an MBA or other relevant graduate degree completed within the past three (3) years; 5+ years of professional experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, consulting, or finance; or service as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Demonstrated leadership, with a record of owning outcomes, leading teams, or driving initiatives.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to structure ambiguous problems and drive them to closure.
• Rotations and post-program placements may involve access to classified information. Candidates must therefore be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. SECRET security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a requirement for clearance eligibility.
• Willingness to relocate for rotations across HDUSA sites; openness to a potential short-term assignment in Korea is a plus.
• Veterans and transitioning service members are strongly encouraged to apply. Hanwha Defense USA values the leadership, discipline, and mission focus that military service develops, and provides preference to qualified veterans consistent with applicable law.
• Experience working with the DoW / U.S. Government acquisition community is a plus.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field required.
• MBA or other relevant graduate degree preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Financial modeling and business case development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to brief senior leaders concisely.
• Ability to build trust and deliver results without formal authority across functions, sites, and cultures.
• Fast learner who can adapt quickly in a high-paced defense and manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with business intelligence / data analysis tools preferred.
• Korean language ability is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market and business considerations, and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.