DoD SkillBridge - National Security

Job Summary

Battelle's National Security SkillBridge Internship Program provides transitioning active-duty military service members with the opportunity to apply their leadership, operational, technical, and mission-focused experience to some of the nation's most critical security challenges. Interns work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting research, technology development, engineering, testing, analytics, cybersecurity, intelligence, defense systems, and mission support activities that advance U.S. national security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support technology development, evaluation, operational assessments, and mission readiness efforts across domains such as cybersecurity, electronic warfare, CBRNE defense, intelligence analysis, systems engineering, and advanced technology integration.
• Apply military experience and critical thinking skills to solve complex mission challenges in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, and career transition activities designed to support a successful move into civilian national security careers.
• Support National Security programs, projects, and operational initiatives in a research, engineering, technical, or mission-support capacity.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, analysts, program managers, and government stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with project planning, testing, data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting activities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity, intelligence, systems engineering, logistics, operational planning, or technical support activities based on background and assignment.
• Participate in risk management, process improvement, and mission assurance initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all security, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.

Key Qualifications

• Active-duty service member approved to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program and within 180 days of military separation or retirement.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through military service.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, mission-focused environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within structured operational, technical, or military organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard business systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances, as applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Military experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, information operations, communications, electronic warfare, engineering, logistics, aviation, nuclear, CBRNE, Special Operations, acquisition, or mission planning.
• Bachelor's degree or current pursuit of a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, federal government, or classified programs.
• Familiarity with systems engineering, program management, cybersecurity frameworks, intelligence analysis, or research and development environments.
• Experience leading teams or managing complex operational missions.
• Experience with technical documentation, process improvement initiatives, and operational planning.
• Interest in transitioning into a full-time career supporting national security missions.