About the role#
As a Corporate Development Intern, you will join our team to support financial analysis, merger and acquisition processes, and operating system improvements. You will work on projects that shape our strategic objectives and help us evaluate investment decisions. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027 based in Seattle, Washington.
What you'll do#
- Shape company and program strategic objectives.
- Research industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategy.
- Build and maintain tools, reports, and analyses for internal metrics and market data.
- Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions.
- Assess program economics, model financial outlooks, and track key performance indicators.
- Create content for strategic reviews with leadership.
- Partner with business units on inorganic growth, including financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.
- Support long-term financial and strategic planning.
- Collaborate with departments to align on and execute strategic recommendations.
- Implement operating system improvements for the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a graduate program with at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
- Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.
- Strong written communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work full time for the duration of the internship without concurrent coursework.
- Aptitude for teamwork and potential for leadership.
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or status as a refugee or asylee.
- Preferred: Advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or an analytical field.
- Preferred: Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting.
- Preferred: Understanding of the private space industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time.
- Compensation: $50.00 per hour.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company develops reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. It maintains headquarters in Kent, Washington. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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