Financial Management Intern-Palace Acquire (PAQ)

Space Systems Command is the birthplace of U.S. Space Force's ballistic missile and military space program and is the center of acquisition excellence for acquiring and developing military space systems.  We’re a stone throw away from the beach and less than two hours to snow. We’re seeking recent college graduates, graduating seniors, or those completing postgraduate degrees from accredited colleges or universities to be trained in Financial Management positions in our PALACE Acquire (PAQ) Internship Program. You’ll learn from some of the very best, working shoulder to shoulder with the Financial Managers who help connect resources to mission priorities and provide vital decision-making support to the Space Force and its mission. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and apply innovative solutions on challenging and rewarding projects. As a PAQ Financial Management intern, you’ll gain real-world experience as you work alongside experienced Financial Managers who will assist you towards success.   Top qualities we are seeking:  Forward thinking, solution oriented, agile, team player with effective communication and presentation skills, proactive with research and interpretation as well as time management and organizational skills. Be able to perform variety of tasks in support of budget, accounting and financial analysis studies and projects to develop analytical, judgement, procedural and technical skills.  Support budget formulation and budget execution. Perform tasks in support of financial services; use automated financial management databases, systems, and their products. Concepts, policies, and principles of audit readiness and fiscal law. Knowledge of acquisition requirements and the development and approval processes used in large organizations. Practical knowledge and understanding of how to acquire data, conduct basic analysis, and leverage data to better inform data-driven decision making.  Candidate must possess:  • U.S. citizenship required • Recent college graduates, graduating seniors, or those completing advanced degrees from an accredited college or university • BA/MA in Accounting, Math, or other business-related fields • GPA 2.95 or above • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (funded by USAF) • Employee must meet Core Certification Standards for training and/or education and experience required for certification at Level 2 for this career field within 24 months of assignment to position.