Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
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AT&T Job Description for SkillBridge
Join AT&T and connect people, businesses, and communities through innovative communications and technology. Our Finance organization plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making by delivering accurate financial insights, disciplined cost management, and forward-looking analysis. At AT&T, we value accountability, data-driven decision making, operational discipline, and continuous improvement—the same principles that define military service. This role is well-suited for SkillBridge participants transitioning from active duty who are ready to apply their analytical, operational, and leadership experience in a corporate finance environment.
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Overall Purpose:
In this role, you will support corporate finance teams in real estate, financial planning, investor relations, tax, audit, and strategy activities. You will assist in managing financial data, supporting forecasting processes, and delivering insights that inform business decisions.
You will act as a trusted contributor—supporting stakeholders, executing financial processes with precision, and ensuring data integrity across reporting cycles.
Military experience is highly valued and translates directly to success in this role, particularly in discipline, accountability, systems thinking, and execution under pressure.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly close and reporting processes, including variance analysis and financial commentary
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles, helping to track performance against plan
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Build and maintain Excel-based models and Power BI dashboards to support decision-making
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and align on financial assumptions
- Ensure data accuracy and maintain strong financial controls and documentation standards
- Support cost tracking initiatives, including operational expense and working capital analysis
- Prepare materials for leadership reporting, including executive-ready summaries and presentations
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and financial governance requirements
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What Sets You Up for Success
- Experience working with data, systems, or structured processes in a high-accountability environment
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
- Effective communication skills with the ability to translate data into insights
- Comfort working in Excel and learning new tools (Power BI, financial systems)
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement
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Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field preferred)
- Experience in military roles involving logistics, finance, operations, or data analysis is highly valued
- Exposure to budgeting, resource management, or systems-based work is preferred
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SkillBridge Program Structure
This position is part of the DoD SkillBridge Program, providing transitioning service members with hands-on corporate experience prior to separation.
Participants will receive:
- Structured on-the-job training in corporate finance and FP&A
- Exposure to financial systems, reporting cycles, and business operations
- Mentorship and professional development focused on corporate communication and financial analysis
AT&T proudly supports military service members through the SkillBridge program and is committed to helping participants successfully transition their skills into a rewarding civilian finance career.
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Career Pathway
Successful participants may be considered for:
- Financial Analyst (Analyst I) roles
- Entry into Finance Development Programs (FDP / FLDP / ALDP)
- Long-term opportunities within AT&T’s Finance organization
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Bottom Line
This role is designed to bridge military operational excellence with corporate financial analysis, enabling high-potential talent to transition into impactful finance careers at AT&T.
