DoD SkillBridge - Contracts & Program Operations Manager

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Contracts & Program Operations Manager
SkillBridge Industry Mentor: Sedaro 
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Arlington, VA

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

To Apply:
Apply to this posting and then go to www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge and complete the SkillBridge interest form

SkillBridge Internship Description

Join Sedaro as a Contracts & Program Operations Manager Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the administration and operations of U.S. Government and commercial contracts.

During this SkillBridge internship, the participant will work alongside Sedaro's Operations team and collaborate with Program Management, Growth, Security, Finance, and company leadership. The intern will gain practical experience with contract administration, program-support logistics, government contracting processes, personnel security actions, system access requirements, contract documentation, and operational workflows.

This opportunity is designed for a transitioning service member interested in applying their military experience within government contracting, program operations, acquisition support, or business operations.

• Team: Operations, partnering closely with Program Management, Growth, and Security
• Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance required; an active Secret or TS clearance is strongly preferred

About Sedaro

Sedaro is a fast-growing startup building a scalable cloud-native modeling and simulation platform for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. Its software enables organizations to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems.

Training & Learning Areas

During the internship, the SkillBridge participant will gain experience in:

• U.S. Government and commercial contract administration.
• Post-award contract activities, including modifications, option exercises, deliverables, reporting requirements, and closeout.
• FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting practices.
• Government contracting systems and processes, including PIEE/WAWF and SAM.gov.
• Contract and program-support tracking and documentation.
• Personnel security processes, clearance actions, visit requests, and DD Form 254 coordination.
• Government network, system access, and account provisioning processes.
• Pre-award contract and proposal support.
• Contract lifecycle management processes and records management.
• Developing scalable operational processes, templates, checklists, and workflows.

Hands-On Internship Activities

The Contracts & Program Operations Manager Intern will work alongside Sedaro team members to:

• Assist with maintaining trackers for contract and program-support actions, including modifications, option exercises, deliverables, closeouts, clearance packages, access requests, government accounts, and DD Form 254 actions.
• Support post-award contract administration, including modifications, contractual obligations, deliverables, reporting deadlines, contract records, invoicing, and compliance activities.
• Participate in coordination with government Contracting Officers, CORs, program security officers, and other government points of contact.
• Assist the Facility Security Officer with personnel security actions, including clearance packages, sponsorships, periodic reinvestigations, and visit requests.
• Support network and system access requests and government account provisioning, including NIPRNet/SIPRNet accounts, customer collaboration environments, PIEE, and SAM.gov.
• Assist with DD Form 254 preparation, flow-down, documentation, and execution processes.
• Support pre-award activities, including representations and certifications, registrations, proposal contract-volume inputs, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Assist with drafting and routing routine agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and SOW updates.
• Help develop and improve templates, checklists, trackers, and workflows used throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Gain exposure to contract lifecycle management tools and records-management practices.

Preferred Background

Candidates may benefit from having:

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in U.S. Government contract administration, program operations, analysis, acquisition support, or a related military function.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or federal contracting practices.
• Experience supporting pre-award or post-award contract activities.
• Familiarity with government contracting systems such as PIEE/WAWF or SAM.gov.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple actions, requirements, or deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.

Additional Desirable Experience

• Active Secret or TS security clearance.
• Experience with industrial security coordination, including DISS/NISS, DD Form 254s, or visit requests.
• Experience supporting DoW, Space Force, Air Force, NASA, NRO, or other federal customers.
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR contracts, OTAs, CRADAs, or other non-traditional acquisition vehicles.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment.
• NCMA certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM), NCMS ISP certification, or equivalent professional credentials.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.

Compensation Range:
If hired after the internship the target compensation range is $115K - $160K. This compensation can vary depending on experience level, certifications, and other factors.
[ NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

Vets2PM Provides:

• Project Manager (PMP), or ACP/Scrum Certification Training
• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.  
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.  

Other:  
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.