Project Manager (DMATS) (SkillBridge Intern)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Manager (DMATS) (SkillBridge Intern) in Virginia (USA).

This internship provides transitioning active-duty U.S. military personnel the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project and program management within a mission-driven environment. Interns will work closely with experienced program managers, contributing to real-world projects while learning how to plan, monitor, and execute complex initiatives. The role emphasizes understanding operational processes, schedule and resource management, federal contracting, and cross-functional collaboration. Participants will gain exposure to technologies, workflows, and industry standards relevant to defense and national security operations. This immersive experience is designed to prepare interns for seamless transition into full-time project management roles.

Accountabilities:

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring program and project activities across multiple business functions and locations.
• Gain experience in schedule, cost, and technical performance tracking, identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Support program reviews, milestone tracking, and progress reporting for management teams.
• Learn federal contracting procedures, including budget ceilings and DoD payment pathways.
• Participate in problem-solving and resource allocation exercises to ensure efficient program operations.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-organizational initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Active-duty U.S. military personnel within final 180 days of service; applications considered within final 12 months of service.
• Experience in program/project management or related technical roles in a military context.
• Commitment to learning industry-standard project management practices and operational procedures.
• Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and adaptability skills.
• Willingness to engage in both remote and occasional in-person training (Hampton, VA).

Benefits

• Unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program with real-world, career-relevant training.
• Mentorship from experienced program managers and exposure to senior leadership.
• Access to industry-standard tools, systems, and operational workflows.
• Training in project and program management principles, federal contracting, and operational efficiency.
• Opportunity to transition into full-time roles post-internship.
• Flexible remote learning environment with structured training plan.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias, focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!