Strategy & Business Development Intern (Fall 2026/Spring-Summer 2027)

ITT Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. invites a Finance/Business Management student to join our Strategy & Business Development Internship in Irvine, CA, from November 2026 to August 2027.

This 40-hour-per-week, on-site role provides hands-on exposure to strategic planning and M&A activities including pipeline screening, business case support, and due diligence. You will work with senior leaders, perform market analyses, and collaborate across units to advance strategic initiatives such as footprint optimization and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS/MBA program in good standing.
• Prior experience in strategy, business development or consulting preferred.
• Proficient in market and competitive research and analysis.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply strategic frameworks to problems.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work in a high-demand culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and Excel modeling a plus.
• Experience with Aerospace Components Manufacturing companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare market and competitive analyses and presentations to support senior management decision-making.
• Collaborate with other business unit key managers and functions in defining the company strategy.
• Support Strategic Planning process.
• Support M&A targets identification, analysis, cultivation and due diligence activities.
• Support strategic initiatives business case development such as entry strategies, footprint optimization, launch of new products, development of new processes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market research

Analytical skills

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Multi-project management

M&A experience

Education

BS/MBA student

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Major(s): Finance, Business Management ANDSenior year desired

Internship Schedule:November 2026 to August 2027.Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: On-site in Irvine, CA

About the experience: TheStrategy & Business Development (SBD) Intern will have the opportunity to support the annual strategic planning process. This role will also support mergers and acquisitions by managing and screening the pipeline of targets, assisting with creating businesses cases, and supporting due diligence on active deals.

Essential Responsibilities

Support Sr. Manager and Executive Director with Strategic Planning and M&A activities, including:

• Preparing specific market and competitive environment analysis and presentations to support senior management decision-making process
• Collaborate with other business unit key managers and functions in defining the company strategy
• Support Strategic Planning process
• Support M&A targets identification, analysis, cultivation and Due Diligence activities
• Support strategic initiatives business case development such as (but not limited to) entry strategies, footprint optimization, launch of new products, development of new processes

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

Position Requirements

• • Currently enrolled in a Business Programs (BS/MBA), in good standing
  • Prior experience in strategy, business development or consulting preferred
  • Demonstrated market & competitive research and analysis proficiency
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities with strong analytical skill
  • Demonstrated ability to apply strategic framework to problem solving
  • Self-motivated / directed, and can easily function and stay organized in a high-demand, high-performance culture
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfort tackling multiple projects concurrently, supporting multiple stakeholders
  • Strong data analysis capabilities and excel modeling (a plus)
  • Experience with Aerospace Components Manufacturing companies is a plus

• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ITT'ers fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on what they accomplish, but also on how they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Hourly rate is from $28.00 to $33.00