JOB TITLE: Chief Financial Office - Intern LOCATION: CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America POSTED DATE: 2026-09-04 EXPIRY DATE: 2026-09-12
JOB DESCRIPTION: CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission. This position is 5 days per week on-site in Arlington, VA PRIMARY PURPOSE CNA’s business operations internship program allows interns to be part of a team within the corporate business unit to learn specific skills and assist with the completion of various projects during the internship period. The applicable divisions include Chief information office (CIO), Chief Finance Office (CFO), People Operations (HR), Research Publications Group (RPG), Legal, Communications, and Facilities. JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES 1. Provide support to internal stakeholders in support of overall project goals, objectives, and deliverables. 2. Conduct research for assigned projects. 3. Assist in analyzing data gathered in support of a project. 4. Provide general communications support to the team. 5. Provide targeted logistical support as necessary (scheduling, note taking). 6. Provide excellent customer support. 7. Perform other general duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Must be in junior or final year of bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program related to Finance or Accounting. 2. Experience: Undergraduate level coursework and experience preferred. 3. Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and organizational skills. CNA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs to promote a health work-life balance. Eligibility for these benefits varies based on employment classification. CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
About CNA Corporation
CNA Corporation is a nonprofit research and analysis organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1942, it operates the Center for Naval Analyses and the Institute for Public Research. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people. Its work focuses on national security, criminal justice, and homeland security through data collection and field analysis.
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