Skillbridge Operations & Business Development Associate

Skillbridge Operations & Business Development Associate – Maximus • Miami, US Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conduct business analysis to support the Business Development department. Support process improvements and project deliverables. Research potential market trends. Assist in special projects in the Business Development department. Assist with ad‑hoc reporting and other tasks. Gain hands‑on exposure to operational execution, capture management, proposal development, and federal growth strategies. Support Federal Operations and Business Development, being trained to support client delivery, operational execution, and growth activities within the Air Force and broader DoD market. Shadow senior leadership and actively contribute to operational planning, customer engagement preparation, business development pipeline activities, capture and proposal efforts, and internal strategy development. Upon completion, prepare to transition into a full‑time role supporting federal operations and growth initiatives similar to a senior program manager/senior director. Minimum Requirements Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a related degree. Completed a minimum of 2 years of coursework. Comfortable performing in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented work environment. Skilled in standard computer applications such as Outlook and the MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel). Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer‑service skills. Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail. Length of Program : 31–45 days (6 weeks) Program Schedule Week 1: Introduction to the Maximus Organization – Develop an understanding of Maximus’ history, values, federal customer base, lines of business, service and solution offerings, internal functional lanes, and key points of contact in support of federal contract operations. Week 2: Maximus Operations & Federal Business Overview – Understand how Maximus structures and executes federal contracts, including operational delivery models, governance structures, customer engagement approaches, and mission‑focused support across DoD and other federal agencies. Week 3: Business Development Fundamentals – Learn the federal business development lifecycle by identifying and evaluating key stakeholders, systems, workflows, and processes used to identify, qualify, and position new business opportunities in support of Maximus programs and strategic growth efforts. Week 4: Capture & Proposal Support – Understand capture management and proposal development processes by evaluating program objectives, customer requirements, solution approaches, and the roles and responsibilities involved across the capture and proposal lifecycle for current and future Maximus efforts. Week 5: Operational Planning & Growth Alignment – Apply operational planning principles, staffing models, and risk considerations to support new business pursuits, recompetes, and growth opportunities, ensuring alignment between proposed solutions and executable delivery capabilities. Week 6: Strategic Growth & Transition Planning – Evaluate how operational performance, customer relationships, and delivery outcomes inform long‑term growth strategies; develop a transition plan and capstone brief demonstrating readiness to support operations and business development efforts. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market and internal value analysis, seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment. Annual salary is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include short‑ and long‑term incentives as well as program‑specific awards. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. For assistance during any stage of the application process, please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io. Minimum Salary $0.00 – Maximum Salary $0.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr