DoW Skillbridge - Corporate Operations with Security Clearance

About the role

The DNI SkillBridge internship program provides transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within corporate operations supporting federal government contracting. Interns will rotate through key functional areas or be aligned to a primary discipline based on experience, interest, and organizational needs.

Functional Areas of Exposure

• Human Resources (HR): Employee lifecycle support, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and HRIS systems
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategies, clearance-based hiring, and workforce planning
• Contracts Management: Government contract administration, FAR/DFARS compliance, proposal support, and subcontract management
• Business Development (BD): Opportunity identification, pipeline development, capture support, and proposal coordination
• Personnel Security: Security clearance processing, DISS/JPAS support, onboarding for cleared personnel, and compliance tracking
• Operations Management: Program support, process improvement, resource coordination, and performance tracking
• Corporate Support Functions: Marketing, finance coordination, customer support services, and executive operations

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Active-duty service member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
  • Within 180 days of separation or retirement
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar tools)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in administration, operations, logistics, personnel management, or intelligence
  • Familiarity with DoD processes, contracting environments, or compliance frameworks
  • Interest in federal contracting, corporate operations, or business management