Project Manager Internship at the National Security Institute
Penn State’s National Security Institute seeks motivated, talented transitioning servicemembers to participate in a project management internship program. Several projects are available depending on the candidates’ qualifications and interests. The highest priority project is in support of the Regional Intergovernmental Support Agreement (R-IGSA) between the US Army and Penn State. Participants will support Penn State’s efforts to provide environmental, architecture, acquisition, and engineering support to US Army facilities in the Northeast Region.
Identify possible projects at Army depot facilities in the Northeast region through detailed discussions with US Army personnel in accordance with the recently signed ARMY Regional Intergovernmental Support Agreement (R-IGSA) with Penn State. Evaluate expertise needed and resource requirements including personnel and costs for each project. Work with Penn State faculty and students to form the appropriate team for each project. Develop and maintain program management plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies. Monitor projects and ensure milestones and deliverables are met on time. Coordinate activities across multiple projects to optimize resource efficiency. Evaluate program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions. Report progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Requirements include: Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Past success collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team environment and at all levels of an organization; Proven ability to provide quality results with minimal supervision; Proven ability writing reports to convey status and metrics to program sponsors; Success presenting to senior level audience. Participants must be US citizens. An active security clearance of Secret or higher is preferred but not required.
The internship may require travel to US Army facilities in the Northeast Region
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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 91 - 120 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?"
- ▸ 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
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