Management Development Program Associate

Management Development Program Associate

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CPI Electron Device Business (EDB) is a global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. We serve customers in the radar, defense, industrial, and scientific markets, with locations in the United States and Europe.

The Management Rotational Program is a structured leadership development opportunity designed for high‑potential professionals seeking accelerated growth into management roles. Participants begin as individual contributors, reporting to functional leaders within each rotation, and gain hands‑on experience across the company’s core business areas, including Sales, Finance, and Operations.

• Rotate through multiple business functions over an 18–24 month period, with each rotation lasting approximately 6–8 months
• Begin the program in individual contributor roles, with the objective of progressing toward a supervisory or people‑management role upon program completion
• Support and lead productivity, process improvement, or growth‑related initiatives
• Analyze complex and sometimes incomplete data sets, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or business background preferred (MBA or equivalent experience a plus)
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze data from multiple sources and apply insights to business decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning across unfamiliar business areas
• A hands‑on mindset with the willingness to roll up sleeves and learn the business from the ground up
• A bias for action and a track record of delivering results
• Coachability, resilience, and the ability to learn from feedback and setbacks
• Interest in long‑term career growth, including lateral and upward progression to build broad business perspective
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust with employees and leaders at all levels
• A collaborative, transparent, and flexible working style
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity, change, and competing priorities

• Must be able to support standard business hours, Monday through Friday, and overtime as required to support business needs
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States;
  
  or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

We recognize and appreciate that our employees are our most important asset. We invest in employee wellbeing by offering a wide range of comprehensive benefits to help you achieve your best physical and emotional health for yourself and your family.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Disability insurances
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance programs
• Workplace accommodations

• Competitive compensation
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Generous retirement savings plans with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Educational reimbursement
• Tax savings accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• And more!

CPI EDB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, and is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.