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Job Posting Title

Technical Program Manager - Skillbridge (Transitioning Military) Program

Date

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

City

Mclean

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is offering an opportunity for transitioning military personnel to develop into a Technical Program Manager within our Defense team through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. This 4–6-month training will provide the intern with comprehensive exposure to program management, technical training in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital modernization, as well as an insight into business functions critical to program success. This role is designed to cultivate the skills and experience necessary for a full-time Technical Program Manager role upon successful completion.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work with stakeholders on a project to identify and provide recommendations for streamlining and enhancing project activities.

- Research and analyze various reports to identify and propose a recommended solution for modifying the structure used for reporting.

- Assist with tracking and managing project goals and internal initiatives.

- Work with various managers to obtain project goals and initiatives to provide recommendations for how goals and initiatives should be tracked.

- Assist with helping to document the process for tracking and managing updates to the rules and policies which impact contract documents or deliverables.

Responsibilities:

•Onboarding & Training: Begin with a structured onboarding process, goal setting, and weekly mentorship sessions to provide a roadmap for success.

•Capture Management: Work alongside the capture management team for an introduction to DoD capture processes and business development.

•Technical Training: Gain hands-on experience in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital modernization, under guidance from technical leads.

•Program Management Functions: Develop program management functions in key areas (Finance, HR, Contracts) to understand the support system's integral role in program success.

•Shadowing & Project Management: In the final weeks, shadow senior Program Managers within the Defense team, supporting real-world projects and acquire practical management skills.

Skill Development Focus:

•Certification Preparation: Dedicate weekly time to studying for desired industry certification with an opportunity to take the certification exam as a final assessment.

•Technical Skills: Training will include hands-on exposure to cloud technology, cybersecurity protocols, and digital modernization.

•Management Skills: Practical experience with program management processes, financial analysis, and HR coordination.

Requirements:

•Clearance: Active TS/SCI required.

•Technical Equipment: Access to a computer or laptop with a stable internet connection, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and other relevant software programs.

• Additional tasks to be assigned as needed.

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Minimum Requirements

- Student currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with a background or interest in business administration, health policy, public health, or related field.

- Must have completed a minimum of 2-3 years of course work.

- Strong skills in the MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.

- Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and the ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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