Project Manager - Internship

The SkillBridge Project Manager Internship Program is an intensive 4-week professional development experience designed to introduce transitioning service members to the core functions of project management within the federal contracting environment. Interns will gain practical exposure to federal acquisition processes, industry partnerships, financial decision-making, and integrated project execution.Each week concludes with an assessment to reinforce learning and ensure mastery of key concepts.

ABOUT THE JOB

During the internship, the Project Manager intern will focus on the following areas:Project Coordination & Acquisition Awareness- Learn how federal contracts drive project execution and influence planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.- Observe how project managers support contract compliance and communicate with internal technical teams and external partners.Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement- Assist in evaluating partnership models and how companies collaborate on federal opportunities.- Support discussions on teaming strategies, small business considerations, and shared project responsibilities.Financial & Business Support- Gain familiarity with basic financial concepts used in project management, such as margins, pricing, and utilization rates.- Assist with data gathering or analysis supporting financial decisions, growth strategies, or pursuit activities.Capstone Integration- Apply knowledge from the first three weeks to support a mock pursuit of a federal contract.- Develop a clear understanding of how contractual, partnership, and financial factors come together in real-world project execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Learn how federal contracts drive project execution and influence planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Observe how project managers support contract compliance and communicate with internal technical teams and external partners.
• Assist in evaluating partnership models and how companies collaborate on federal opportunities.
• Support discussions on teaming strategies, small business considerations, and shared project responsibilities.
• Gain familiarity with basic financial concepts used in project management, such as margins, pricing, and utilization rates.
• Assist with data gathering or analysis supporting financial decisions, growth strategies, or pursuit activities.
• Apply knowledge from the first three weeks to support a mock pursuit of a federal contract.
• Develop a clear understanding of how contractual, partnership, and financial factors come together in real-world project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Active-duty service member eligible for SkillBridge
• Strong interest in project management or federal contracting
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

- Active-duty service member eligible for SkillBridge- Strong interest in project management or federal contracting- Effective communication and organizational skills- Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment

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