Summer 2025 Business Strategy Intern - Graduate

Blue Origin
United States, Washington, Seattle
Nov 15, 2024
Application close date: 12/7/2024 We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Interns will work closely on projects with our business units. The internship will last 12 weeks. Business Strategy: As part of our small, passionate team, you will help us develop corporate and business unit financial analysis and support the execution of our growth initiatives. Interns will work closely on projects with one of our business units by providing analytical support to inform leadership decision-making on projects related to Finance. Example responsibilities may include the following: shaping our company's program financial & strategic objectives; gathering and synthesizing financial data and leading indicators of performance to inform decisions; developing and delivering content for financial reviews with leadership; developing business cases to advise on investment decisions. Responsibilities may include: Shape our company and program strategic objectives. Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics. Gather and synthesize market research to inform strategy decisions. Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership. Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information. Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions. Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators. Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations. Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation. Support long term financial and strategic planning process. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship. Strong quantitative skill set and attention to detail. Strong ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems. Aptitude for teamwork with shown potential for leadership. Strong written communication and presentation skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Available to work full time for the duration of your internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework. Desired: Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or other highly analytical field. Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting to deliver results that have a positive material impact. Understanding of the private space industry. Experience with Competitor & Market Analysis, Financial Modeling and Mergers & Acquisitions. Flexibility and adaptability. Ability to work as a member of a team. The compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $34.17 - $50.00 hourly Other site ranges may differ When you apply, be sure to include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant tools, programming languages, or processes you have utilized in these settings. If you haven't yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles. Interviews for this role will be conducted in early 2025 to align with business schools' schedules. This job posting is anticipated to close on December 6th, 2024 at 11:59PM PST Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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