Intern - Finance, Government Operations, Virginia (Summer 2027)

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. invites applications for a Finance Intern position onsite in Lynchburg, VA. The role provides exposure to journal entries, financial modeling, reporting, forecasting, and automation projects under finance leads and site controllers.

Collaboration with teams across sites on Teams and in person is expected. The internship focuses on developing financial skills, analytics, and process improvements, with guidance from experienced professionals and opportunities to work on

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on Finance or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks successfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Excel.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries.
• Assist with financial modeling, analysis, and aspects of reporting.
• Support the forecasting process.
• Support automation projects and contribute to other high-value projects (enhanced analytics, system implementations, etc.) as available.
• Work as a team member in meeting the needs of the office staff, leaders, and customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to help customers and staff reach their goals.
• Evaluate current systems and procedures and make process improvement suggestions, including the use of AI , Power BI and Power Query.

Skills

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

U.S. citizen

Education

Undergraduate Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

The Finance Intern will complete a variety of finance and accounting duties with guidance from finance leads and under the supervision of site controllers. This internship will provide exposure to various aspects of the department and create the opportunity for meaningful work. The intern will have opportunities to engage with experienced professionals at their site in-person and across other sites on Teams in group and one-on-one settings.

Location

Onsite in Lynchburg, VA

Your Day to Day as a Finance Intern for Government Operations

• Perform journal entries.
• Assist with financial modeling, analysis, and aspects of reporting.
• Support the forecasting process.
• Support automation projects and contribute to other high-value projects (enhanced analytics, system implementations, etc.) as available.
• Work as a team member in meeting the needs of the office staff, leaders, and customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to help customers and staff reach their goals.
• Evaluate current systems and procedures and make process improvement suggestions, including the use of AI , Power BI and Power Query.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on Finance or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks successfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Excel.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

Pay: $20.45 - $26.27

The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $20.45 and $26.27 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWXT Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market

Lynchburg

Nearest Secondary Market

Virginia

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