Program Manager (SkillBridge Intern)

Role Description

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership.

HII Mission Technologies (HII-MT) Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII-MT.

Skill Bridge intern will train as an All Domain Operations (ADO) Program Manager within the HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated Mission Technologies Program Manager, with the primary goal of learning program management principles, technologies, and core operational functions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of program/project management within a civilian contracting firm. A secondary goal is to achieve a cross-organizational understanding of how industry works. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target):

• Describe core functions of program management.
• Have a basic knowledge of software technologies, government contracting procedures, and managing program operations.
• Gain a functional understanding of schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation.
• Be oriented to profit and loss of a large complex program.
• Support a program contained at one primary geographic location covering remote locations and multiple business functions.
• Be trained on processes to track cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs.

HII Mission Technologies will benefit from the military and experiential background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Training Location: Remote

Training Plan:

• Phase 1 - Basics
  • Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
  • Week 2: Intro to Program Management, Operations, Annual Operating Plans, and business development
  • Week 3: Intro to primary customer contact for program activities
  • Week 4: Intro to program milestones and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules
  • Week 5: Intro to work of employees including management level assigned to the program
• Phase 2 – Program Management
  • Week 6: Project Management Institute resources, research, and PMBOK training for PMP certification exam
  • Week 7: Review of HII Mission Technologies portfolio
  • Week 8: Coordinate resolutions to production-related problems
  • Week 9: Managing required manpower support levels throughout the period of performance of the task order
• Phase 3 – Federal Contracting
  • Week 10: HII Mission Technologies existing FEDSIM, IAC MAC contract vehicles
  • Week 11: How Operations interacts and supports Growth elements
  • Week 12: Standardization practices across various business groups
  • Week 13: Review of previous 12 weeks and conclusion of internship

Additional Goals: Networking and introductions to senior leadership within the All Domain Operations (ADO) Business Group.

Qualifications

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
• Transitioning US military service member with program/project experience and technical background.
• Commitment to learning HII standards and skills in Program and Project Management.

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of Program Management experience (preferred).
• PMP/PMI certification (preferred).
• DAWIA Level 3 certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools and life insurance.
• Employee discounts, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships.