Skillbridge Intern

Summary

Join Hypergiant, an Accelint company, as a Product Manager focusing on software and technology solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD). This SkillBridge internship offers transitioning military members a fellowship-style job skills training program leading to potential full-time employment. The role involves working closely with DoD stakeholders, developing product requirements, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in product management within the DoD, a deep understanding of complex DoD kill chains, and strong communication skills. Hypergiant provides a generous benefits package including company contribution to medical benefits and unlimited PTO.

Requirements

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship

Responsibilities

• Act as a SkillBridge Intern working as a Product Manager for the Hypergiant DOD product
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the DoD's mission, priorities, and key initiatives, and translate that knowledge into product requirements and roadmaps
• Work closely with ABMS and Overmatch team of teams, including engineering, design, and data science, to define product features, prioritize development, and ensure successful delivery of the required training documents
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to identify new opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies that align with DoD requirements
• Ensure that products meet or exceed DoD security, compliance, and performance standards, and work closely with internal teams and external auditors to maintain compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 + years of Command and Control, Air Battle Management, Naval Flight Officer (NFO) Combat Information Center Officer (CICO)/Mission Commander (MC), Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), Army Air Defense Artillery Officer (ADAFCO), and Fires Support Coordinator (FSCOORD) or a minimum of 5 years of experience in product/program management in the DOD industry
• Exposure to Combatant Command and Operational Command and Control such as the G3/G2, Maritime Operations Center (MOC), Air Operations Center (AOC), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC)
• SME level exposure classified kill chains like the Neptune series, Weapons School Integration, WTI, Top Gun, Red Flag, Northern Edge, Valliant Shield, and/or Orange Flag
• Desired graduate of one of the following schools: Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS), Navy Top Gun, Marines Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI), USSF Software Development Immersive (SDI)
• Experience working with DoD stakeholders at all levels, including military leaders, program managers, and subject matter experts on Software Acquisition Pathway (SwAP) programs, namely ABMS, Kessel Run, Space Camp, Kobayashi Maru, Army Software Factory
• Demonstrated success in developing and launching software products in a DoD environment, specifically Cloud Based Command and Control/Advanced Battle Management System (CBC2), Project Overmatch, Project Convergence
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI preferred

Benefits

• Company contribution to medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Fun, flexible work environment
• Company-sponsored activities