Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory; ADGA

Position: Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory (ADGA)
# Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory (ADGA)
Aprio Be an Early Applicant Full Time junior Arlington, Virginia, USPosted Today##

Role Overview Aprio is hiring a entry-level Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory (ADGA). This is a full-time role in Arlington. Part of Aprio's Security hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary Context Salary is not disclosed in this posting.

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Job Description Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.

Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Advisory team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Associate, Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory (ADGA) to join their dynamic team.

We are seeking an Associate with an entrepreneurial mindset, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, is open to early exposure to C-suite clients, and has an interest in the aerospace, defense, and national security markets.

This position supports U.S. government and defense‐related clients. Certain engagements require personnel who are eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance or who meet client‐defined access requirements for controlled environments. U.S. citizenship may be a requirement of obtaining a U.S. security clearance or meeting these access requirements. These requirements are only tied to this specific job posting. All Aprio employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws.###

Responsibilities
* Support research and basic analysis of:
* Company financials.
* Market size and growth trends.
* Customer positioning.
* Product and service portfolios.
* Competitive dynamics.
* Assist in evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the U.S. government and aerospace markets.
* Build clean Excel worksheets and help with financial and market models under guidance.
* Draft and refine slides; support presentations for senior leaders and investment professionals.
* Track industry and competitor updates; help maintain internal databases and summaries.### Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
* 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, coursework, or student projects welcome.
* Strong Excel fundamentals (functions, pivot tables); eagerness to learn financial modeling.
* Proficiency in PowerPoint; ability to create clear, concise, persuasive slides.
* Solid research and writing skills; can synthesize findings into actionable insights.
* Demonstrated interest in aerospace, defense, and U.S. government markets (familiarity with budgets or commercial aerospace trends is a plus).
* Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Professional communication and teamwork; comfort supporting client-facing work.

Why Work For Aprio Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
* Flexible…