Job Description

Platforms & Services (P&S) Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

About the Leadership Development Program
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated recent college graduates who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, leadership opportunities and exposure, mentorship, and advanced education assistance. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. What kind of opportunities and experiences will you have in the program?

As a Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) participant, you will gain:

• Experience: The FLDP consists of three, one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility. It is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences through challenging rotational assignments, technical and soft-skills training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.
• Opportunity to travel: BAE Systems has locations worldwide with our FLDPs primarily rotating to locations within the United States. Rotations are evaluated on an annual basis to ensure the rotation is robust and provides strong leadership support.
• Educational advancement: BAE Systems offers tuition assistance for graduate school. Members of the program also complete a mix of technical and soft-skill training hosted by internal and external trainers. Recent training examples include Power BI, Executive Presence, Trusted Advisor, and Change Style Indicator.
• Support: A significant element of the FLDP is the leadership team. The program has a director and group of coordinators dedicated to the oversight and successful management of the program. Each participant is also assigned a mentor who will work to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career planning, and development.
• Personal growth: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills and style through various training and networking opportunities. Participants attend annual week-long leadership development conferences. These conferences provide specialized leadership training and an opportunity for the FLDPs to meet executives and other leadership development program participants from around the company.

During this three-year rotational program, you’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several finance/business functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide.

Rotation examples include:

• Project Finance
• Program Control
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Accounting
• Pricing & Estimating
• Operations Finance
• Business Systems & Solutions
• Compliance / Internal Audit

Opportunity for Early Start Prior to June:
The official Leadership Program Cohort begins in June. If you have already completed your bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible to begin employment at BAE Systems, Inc. prior to the start. However, additional program elements such as trainings, projects and committees will not begin until your cohort start date. If relocating, you would also have to relocate to your designated location to begin the early start. Ask your recruiter about LDP early start if you are available and believe you may be eligible.

Recruitment Timeline
Mid-August through September: First-round virtual interviews.
Week of October 12: Onsite hiring event for finalists.

About BAE Systems
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc. does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and Maritime Solutions…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too. Learn more about Platforms & Services here!

What is it like to work for BAE Systems? Remarkable

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Math, or related major from an AACSB accredited college or university
• Possesses strong leadership potential demonstrated via academia, extra-curricular activities, or employment
• Achievement in non-academic pursuits such as clubs and organizations, special projects, military service, and prior work experience
• Internship/Co-op or project experience in related field
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft 365 tools
• Capacity and motivation for hard work

All candidates must be able to:

• Relocate 3 times over the course of the program
• Obtain a Department of Defense security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Exposure to Power BI or similar data visualization tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53680 - $91300

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.