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SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST (SBS) - Internship Program

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Program summary

The DoD SkillBridge intern will receive some training towards a Shipbuilding Specialist Certification, which requires 1-2 full years of training and testing to obtain. This training will allow the intern to have an understanding of government contractor oversight and the possibility of future government service as a Shipbuilding Specialist.

Roles & job description

- Performs market research, reviews specification and statement of work.- Performs a complete review of recommended sole-source requirements.- Responsible for recommending the appropriate method of procurement i.e. simplified acquisition procedures.- Must have a basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook).- Must have basic knowledge of a CSMP and researching and ordering parts from the Navy Supply System as well as Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) items.- Attend post-award conferences with Contractor and Government personnel to provide information and to clarify standard and special contractual provisions of the contract.- Performs other related duties as assigned.- Must have basic command of both oral and written communication.

Additional notes

Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) provides surface ship maintenance, modernization and technical expertise in support of the ships of the US Navy, the world’s finest. We provide the highest level of maintenance, repair, technical expertise, training, craftsmanship and professionalism to the ships and Sailors of the U.S. Fleet and the SERMC military and civilian workforce. SERMC is comprised of several previous organizations known for excellence in ship repair and sustaining operational commitments. SIMA, SUPSHIP, and FTSCLANT are just some of the past commands that make SERMC great. Our embedded partner commands PMR (PEO/IWS), NAVSEA, SURFMEPP, SURFLANT, and our Counsel all contribute heavily to the award winning posture of SERMC.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "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?"
  • ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ 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
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