SkillBridge Internship Opportunity
Description
Prescient Edge is looking for individuals interested in the SkillBridge program. For more information, visit DoD SkillBridge website.
Objective
Prescient Edge aims to provide transitioning service members with broad exposure to corporate activities and individual roles in the national security sector. The program's goal is to help participants make informed career decisions after military service, and to offer employment opportunities, including at Prescient Edge or partner companies.
About the Role
The transitioning service member will work closely with key executives such as the managing director of Intelligence and Security, the director of CI programs, the finance team, and the chief strategy officer. They will gain exposure to various aspects of business, including:
- Managing operations and risks
- Profit and loss (P&L)
- Talent management
- Program management
- Project delivery
- Customer engagement
- Teaming relationships and negotiations
- Business development
- Financial management
- Capture activities
- Security
They will also participate in Joint Venture operations and develop sustainable processes at a rapidly growing company.
Responsibilities
Travel to existing or potential customer/partner sites and/or industry association conferences may be required.
Training/Certification
Weeks 1-26: Training/Certification as appropriate (e.g., PMP)
Exposure to Corporate Activities
Weeks 1-4: Exposure to and right seat rides with corporate staff/project familiarization.
Hands-on Training/Responsibility
Weeks 5-26: Hands-on training/responsibility for business activities.
Mid-Course Review
Week 12: Mid-course review/adjustment as necessary.
Follow-on Job/Interviews
Weeks 15-20: Define/find follow-on job/interviews.