Program Management Co-op

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

This internship will provide the opportunity to learn about project management, defense contracting, and simulation & training. You will work on projects that give you hands-on experience with project management methodology, business analysis, change management, and material acquisition. More specifically, you will be involved in the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes, coordinate the preparation of proposals and business plans. Establish project schedules through MS Project. This opportunity will allow you to improve your communication and problem-solving skills in a business environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the review of customer proposals to ensure cost and price accuracy
• Provide meeting minutes for program IPT meetings
• Provide recurring financial analysis of labor, travel, and material program costs
• Provide assistance in reconciling forecast/actual variances
• Assist manager in meeting revenue and profitability goals
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules
• Provide assistance to improve, document, and deploy Project Management Office processes and procedures
• Identify exceptions, errors, variances and/or deficiencies in data and communicate to manager
• Submit bi-weekly internship status reports
• Develop and present executive level debrief report to senior management; details to follow

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree (or higher level) college/university program
• Must have completed at least their sophomore year
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Ability to work 25-29 hours a week
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing assignments in a dynamic environment, with the ability to be extremely flexible and adaptable
• Must be detail oriented
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate – verbal & written – at all levels of the organization.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

Although not required these additional skills better align individuals to program management

• Enrollment in a business related degree field (Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, etc.)

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No physical demands specific to this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

Position Type

Student (Fixed Term)

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.

All for building a safer, smarter world

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

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