DoD SkillBridge - Contracts & Program Operations Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Arlington (hybrid), United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- 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.
Full description
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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 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.