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Are You From an Under-represented Group and Interested in Doctoral Studies? Learn About McNair Scholar Program!
Summer Internal Audit Internship with Northrup Grumman
Economics Consulting Internship for Junior/Senior ECON Major

Are You From an Under-represented Group and Interested in Doctoral Studies? Learn About McNair Scholar Program!

Posted: 30 Oct 2020 10:19 AM PDT

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.?

The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to identify high academic achievers from traditionally underserved groups and to prepare its Scholars to matriculate into graduate programs & to earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:
-- Paid Summer Virtual & In-person Research Experience with Faculty
-- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers
-- Graduate School Application Preparation Assistance

Online Information Sessions:
November 2 12:00 -1:00 pm
November 5 12:00 -1:00 pm
December 7 12:00 - 1:00 pm
December 10 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 1 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 4 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Zoom Link
https://umd.zoom.us/j/92048380676?pwd=VlIyWDdyeCt6UzBMeWNOK0RBRjBUQT09

Application:
Priority Deadline: December 31, 2020
General Deadline February 13, 2021 (rolling admission based on space availability thereafter)

Visit: http://ugst.umd.edu/AAP/mcnair-about.html

Contact:
Rhea Roper Nedd, Ph.D.
(301) 405-4749 or rnedd@umd.edu

Summer Internal Audit Internship with Northrup Grumman

Posted: 30 Oct 2020 10:07 AM PDT

Northrop Grumman is seeking a college intern to join the Corporate Intern Program. This position will be located in Linthicum, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Internal Audit Group. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic internal-customer focused environment working to support company audits.

As an intern, you'll participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in a variety of skills development across operational, compliance and financial Internal Audits that may include:

Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the completion of audit steps
Conduct interviews of process owners to assess company internal controls
Document the results of audit testing performed
Work with other team members to plan, execute and report on audit results

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be enrolled full-time and completing degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2021.
Be majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or other related fields
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2021
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70 out of 4.0 or higher
Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.

Apply on Indeed. For best consideration, apply by November 8.

Economics Consulting Internship for Junior/Senior ECON Major

Posted: 30 Oct 2020 09:06 AM PDT

Spring/Summer Internship

Economics Partners LLC is looking for juniors or seniors majoring in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or accounting to work as interns in our Washington, D.C. office during the Summer of 2021, and ideally the Spring of 2021 if available. Interns earn $25.00 / hour and, depending on the quality of work performed, may be offered full-time positions once they graduate.

About Economics Partners LLC

Economics Partners LLC is a highly regarded applied finance and economic consulting firm. We specialize in transfer pricing, transaction restructuring, and valuation projects for companies operating in virtually every industry. Our clients include many of the world's largest and most well-known multinational corporations, as well as government agencies and top-tier law firms.

Our services include transfer pricing, valuation, and economic modeling which are used in controversy, compliance, and planning settings. We act as expert witnesses in complex litigation matters, as well as negotiate audit settlements and advance pricing agreements between governments and multinational corporations.
Job Description

The work our interns perform provide them with skills they will need to work in the applied finance and economic consulting fields. Interns will work on a variety of assignments including but not limited to:

in-depth company, industry, and market research;
data collection and analysis;
financial and statistical analyses and modeling;
valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow, market multiples, and economic modeling; and
evaluating the arm's-length nature of intercompany transactions through the application of finance and microeconomic analyses.

The environment at Economics Partners LLC is very collegial; as such, interns will have the opportunity to work with associates, managers, directors, and partners on a regular basis.

Requirements and Qualifications

Cover letter required and must include: 1) a maximum of 400 words; 2) outline interest in economics, finance and/or valuation; and 3) outline why you want to intern for an economic consulting firm.
3.0 or above GPA required (unofficial transcript must be submitted as part of application process).
Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or accounting.
Strong communication skills and excellent Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
Analytical mind and ability to handle multiple projects at a time.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S., now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Submission

Please send 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) unofficial transcript to matthew.ponikvar@econpartners.com by November 30, 2020. All three documents must be included for consideration.

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