Skillbridge Program - Technical Program Management

Responsibilities & Qualifications The Skillbridge Intern will participate in a structured internship designed to bridge the gap between Department of the War acquisition processes and private sector program management. Translate government acquisition requirements into technical execution plans Support and manage technical programs and operational delivery environments Develop solutions aligned to customer requirements, including infrastructure and networking systems Analyze and respond to RFIs/RFPs from an industry perspective Apply government acquisition knowledge to improve industry capture strategies Support business development activities including pipeline management and customer engagement Communicate technical and business solutions through briefings, reports, and proposals Phase 1: Technical Program Management & Operational Delivery (Days 1–49) Observe the solutioning lifecycle, gaining insight into how commercial "Try, Decide, Buy" models are architected for diverse customer needs. Focus on Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) execution, technical project management, and exposure to infrastructure and BIM workflows under the guidance of the Solutions Team. Participate in TDC program execution and planning activities Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Track risks, issues, and mitigation strategies Support BIM coordination and infrastructure planning Participate in technical meetings and operational reviews Exposure to ACC Raptortown if active during training period Deliver weekly program status reports Update project schedule (IMS) Maintain risk and issue tracking log Prepare technical program brief Summarize BIM workflow Phase 2: Solutions Development, Proposal Writing & Technical Architecture (Days 50–91) Solutions & Proposal Development (3 Weeks) Work with Solutions and Proposals on RFI/RFP analysis Develop technical approaches and proposal content Learn how industry dissects RFIs/RFPs Provide insight into government RFI development practices CTO Rotation (2 Weeks) Work with CTO Review enterprise architecture and integration Understand hybrid and cloud integration within mission systems Technology Focus Enterprise WiFi at scale (VA environments) Dell 5G ORAN solution analysis Map technologies to DoD and enterprise requirements Produce RFI/RFP analysis report Write technical solution narrative Contribute to proposal Provide architecture overview summary Draft WiFi architecture brief Draft 5G ORAN solution brief Phase 3: Business Development, Capture & Customer Engagement (Days 92–120) Study the strategic business development lifecycle under executive mentorship, focusing on market analysis and long-term capture strategies. Develop and manage opportunity pipeline tracker Conduct opportunity analysis and qualification Support capture planning and strategy Prepare for and participate in VA WiFi customer engagement Document customer interactions and follow-on actions Prepare capture plan Create pipeline tracker Generate VA engagement report Prepare Go/No‑Go decision briefing Required Qualifications Must be an active duty service member within their last 6 months of service Overview This SkillBridge training program is designed to transition a United States Air Force Captain with extensive acquisition and program management experience into a technical program management and business development role within TekSynap. The program provides structured, hands‑on training aligned to real‑world mission delivery, solutions development, and capture activities across the federal contracting environment. Benefits Competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays. Additional Job Information Work Environment and Physical Demands Location: Hybrid Environment – must be within commuting distance to Hanscom AFB Type of environment: Varies Noise level: Varies Work schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday; may be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs Amount of travel: less than 10% Physical Demands Regular use of hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift up to 10 pounds regularly; frequently up to 25 pounds; sometimes up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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