SkillBridge Internship

DoD SkillBridge Internships are an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The DoD SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. Participants are not eligible for compensation while in the program, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members in a permissive TDY status. 

During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an any entry to senior-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into industry. 

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the needs of the host company on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on leadership principles, company processes, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. 

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the host company team. 

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: 

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty  
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement 
• Will receive an honorable discharge 
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS 
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months 
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently within 12 months of separation or retirement from Active Duty 
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects.
• Proficiency in creating, maintain and utilizing metrics in excel, and SharePoint. Strong data analytic skill set required. 
• Experience working within an Integrated Product Teams (IPT). 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel). 
• Ability to work independently and multitask. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of Common Product Life Cycle Management (CPLM), Digital Engineering Environment (DEE), or PMBok to support Engineering Release lifecycles. 
• Understanding of Training operations in austere environments. 
• Experience in project stand up. 
• Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management. 
• Capability to create and conduct high level briefings. 
• Experience leading a team. 

Job Context / 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This position is operated in primarily indoor environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and perform general office functions. The employee may also be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and may be required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.