Finance is a strategic business partner throughout the organization, creating value by aligning with the businesses to provide substantive insight for improved decision making. We partner at all levels of the company, serving as proactive team members that support and advise while being accountable to both internal and external customers.

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Focus on top level understanding of Missile Systems Products, Customers, tools and processes in the Finance organization with “on-the-job” training in areas ranging from:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Accounting
• Overhead Rates & Budgets
• Program/ Contract Business Management
• Pricing/ Proposal Development
• Cash Management
• Internal Audit/ Controls
• Corporate Development
• Fringe Benefits Analysis
• Investor Relations
• External Reporting
• Business Process Management

Intern focused training, activities and case studies:

• Raytheon financial processes
• Plant tours and product knowledge
• Interface with Raytheon senior management
• Raytheon specific case studies and simulations

Access to Raytheon’s Financial Professional Development Center which includes learning curriculum for:

• New Hires
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Program Controller
• Business Process Management
• Accounting
• Estimating and Pricing

OVERALL BENEFITS OF THE POSITION:

Summer Interns will receive a top level view of Missile Systems. Participants will be assigned to an RMS Product Line Finance area or an RMS Finance Functional area and will be involved in directly supporting a RMS program or function. Interns will also be given a number of special assignments such as development of financial models for decision support as well as, improvement/maximization of Finance related process and tools and preparation of both an individual and group projects to be out briefed to Finance Leadership.

Through these activities, the Intern will gain an understanding of the financials of the business.

UNIQUE TO EACH PARTICIPANT:

• Assignments are identified by the responsible Finance manager through collaboration with the program participants and the business finance management.
• Participants make real contributions to the financial operations of the company.
• During internships, progress against goals is monitored through meetings with management.
• Written performance evaluations provide valuable feedback.
• Participants provide feedback on assignments to ensure continuous improvement to program.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with MS Office Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Willingness to ask questions and the ability to quickly learn necessary skills
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
• 3.5 cumulative GPA desired
• Previous internship experience in a related field
• Experience leading a team project

REQUIRED EDUCATION (INCLUDING MAJOR):

• The selected candidate will have an active student status pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Math, Business, Management or other related field.

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1922, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, capabilities in C5I (command, control, communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing, effects and mission support services.