SkillBridge Application

3 days ago

New York, NY, United States The Saratoga Group Full-time
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.

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:

Proposal & Contracting Support -

Learn federal acquisition, proposal writing, compliance requirements, and contract lifecycle support. Business Development / Capture

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Support pipeline development, opportunity research, market analysis, and capture planning. Government Relations & Policy -

Research policy impacts, legislative activity, government priorities, and client-specific issues. Program & Operations -

Assist with internal operations, client project execution, document preparation, and coordination. 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