Federal Engagements - Fellowship, OJT
As a Federal Acquisition & Contracting Strategy Fellow, you will work closely with leadership, capture, and proposal teams to analyze acquisition pathways, contract vehicles, and compliance considerations. This role is ideal for service members with experience working alongside contracting offices, program staff, or acquisition organizations who want to apply that knowledge to government contracting strategy in a cybersecurity and technology company.
Collaborate with technical teams to translate capabilities into clear, mission-aligned proposal content.Support teaming activities, including researching and evaluating potential partners.Contribute to proposal development activities, including outlines, compliance matrices, content drafting, and reviews.Track capture and proposal activities and assist with pipeline reporting and documentation.Participate in internal planning sessions and, as appropriate, external industry or government-related events.
Army: 51A, 51C, 90A; Navy: LS, YN, Supply Corps; Air Force/USSF: 6C0X1, 63A/63G, 64P ; Marine Corps: 3002, 0402, 0111, 3043; Coast Guard: SK, YN, Contracting / Acquisition Officers
Must be eligible for participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program and be within 180 days of separation.
This is a Hybrid position. Selected applicant will receive a company supplied laptop and monitor. If the selected applicant is not in the Kansas City area all travel will be coordinated and funded by SOFTwarfare.
No reviews yet. Reviews unlock for candidates 30 days after adding this program to their tracker — integrity over volume.
Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 51A, 51C, 90A — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway