Responsibilities & QualificationsTraining ObjectivesThe 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 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
Deliverables:
- Weekly program status reports
- Project schedule updates (IMS)
- Risk and issue tracking log
- Technical program brief
- BIM workflow summary
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
Deliverables:
- RFI/RFP analysis report
- Technical solution narrative
- Proposal contribution
- Architecture overview summary
- WiFi architecture brief
- 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
Deliverables:
- Capture plan
- Pipeline tracker
- VA engagement report
- Go/No-Go decision briefing
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Must be active duty service member within their last 6 months of service
OverviewThis 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.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Hybrid Environment - must be within commuting distance to Hanscom AFB
- Type of environment: Varies
- Noise level: Varies
- Work schedule: Schedule is 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 DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE- Legal Right to Work in the United States
OTHER INFORMATIONPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
