Business Strategy & Engineering Co-op/Internship

The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. An International self-funded nonprofit established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. Want to be part of something big? NFPA is looking for two interns/co-op students to join us for a 3-6-month commitment, 20 hours + hours a week. This opportunity is fully remote.  

• You are pursuing an MBA or Masters in Business or Engineering. 
• Junior Military Offices (JMOs), served in the military for 4 to 10 years and earned their BA / BS degrees. Would be nice to have foreign JMOs that are in the US for educational training (many NATO countries send their officers to US for education).
• While not a requirement, prior experience in Consulting and Private Equity is a plus.
• You are able to conduct research; collect, interpret, visualize, and analyze a wide variety of information (financial statements, valuation models, market research, etc.); derive data-driven strategic insights from analyses; develop hypotheses, and synthesize recommendations.
• You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity, intellectually curious and able to think creatively about potential solutions; able to structure and disaggregate problems in a logical, comprehensive manner.
• Strategic thought leader with the ability to summarize and present analyses, findings, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in written and oral forms.
• You are resourceful, tenacious and self-starter attitude, interest to roll-up sleeves and get things done; sense of urgency and flexibility to meet deadlines while juggling priorities.
• You are someone with excellent Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• You have used various data tools such as: D&B Hoovers, Zoominfo, Grata, SouceScrub, CB Insights, Pitchbook, LinkedIn.
• Support the Strategy and M&A teams by executing projects associated with NFPA strategic priorities and Business Diversification agenda.

• Responsible for conducting analyses, drawing insights and presenting findings to executive leaders with recommendations for actions and next steps.
• Mapping industry trends, performing analyses and benchmarks, mapping the competitive landscape, and providing customer intelligence.
• Identifying and evaluating potential targets, develop acquisition rationale and corresponding synergy opportunities, assist in financial due-diligence, and support active transactions.
• Part-time or Full time remote Co-op position; 2024
• Email your resume and cover letter to Kelly Galluzzo, Director, HR Operations, at kgalluzzo@nfpa.org.