SkillBridge Application (Remote)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Department: Corporate

About Our SkillBridge Opportunities

We proudly support transitioning service members through the DoD SkillBridge program.
Our internships provide hands-on exposure to:

• Federal acquisition and contracting processes
• Business development and capture strategy
• Proposal support and writing for government bids
• Government relations & policy research
• Program and project management
• Emerging technology analysis
• Client advisory work across the national-security ecosystem

SkillBridge roles are unpaid and training-focused, with the goal of preparing service members for potential post-service employment (full-time or 1099 consulting) at Saratoga Group.

Potential SkillBridge Tracks

While project availability varies, typical internship pathways include:

1. Proposal & Contracting Support - Learn federal acquisition, proposal writing, compliance requirements, and contract lifecycle support.
2. Business Development / Capture - Support pipeline development, opportunity research, market analysis, and capture planning.
3. Government Relations & Policy - Research policy impacts, legislative activity, government priorities, and client-specific issues.
4. Program & Operations - Assist with internal operations, client project execution, document preparation, and coordination.
5. Technology & Market Research Analyst - Analyze dual-use technologies, DoD priorities, competitive landscapes, and innovation funding.

Who Should Apply

We encourage applications from transitioning service members with experience in:

• Program, project, or operations management
• Logistics, acquisitions, or contracting
• Intelligence, analysis, or research roles
• Engineering, cyber, or technical fields
• Leadership roles with cross-functional coordination
• Writing, briefing, or policy work

Eligibility

To participate, applicants must:

• Be active-duty U.S. military
• Receive command approval for SkillBridge participation
• Be within 180 days of separation at time of internship
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. after separation
• Provide required SkillBridge documentation and approvals

· No prior private-sector or contracting experience is required.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world exposure to the federal contracting ecosystem
• Experience supporting client engagements
• Skills in BD, capture, proposal writing, and strategic advisory
• Resume-ready civilian experience
• Insight into consulting career paths (W-2 or 1099)
• Potential for post-SkillBridge employment consideration

About the Company

About Saratoga Group

Saratoga Group is a national security advisory firm dedicated to helping businesses and government agencies harness emerging technologies. We provide strategic guidance and tactical execution needed to navigate complex acquisition challenges.

We integrate a range of specialized business services into a cohesive strategy tailored to each client’s goals — synchronizing business development, government relations, and venture capital in support of national-security and dual-use technology markets.