SkillBridge Candidates/HOH Fellows

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Quincy, MA

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About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) offers a voluntary Military Internship Program for eligible transitioning service members and military spouses. As an approved SkillBridge organization under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29, GDMS provides industry training, job-shadowing, professional development, networking with leadership, and exposure to company history, customer and stakeholder engagement, products and services, leadership expectations, and core job responsibilities. Participants learn from experienced leaders and teams working on mission-critical technologies and systems that support defense, civil government, intelligence, and cybersecurity customers. The program is intended to help participants gain civilian experience and prepare for transition to civilian life, with internships lasting up to 180 days during the final six months of military service. Participants are not eligible for compensation from GDMS and continue to receive military compensation and benefits while on active duty. Participation requires prior authorization from the service member’s chain of command and completion of required company agreements and documentation. The posting does not specify the underlying job title, education, duties, or knowledge and skills; those fields are indicated as items for a manager or talent acquisition representative to provide.

Requirements

• Meet SkillBridge eligibility requirements: have served at least 180 days on active duty; be within 12 months of separation or retirement; expect to receive an honorable discharge; have taken service TAPS/TGPS; and have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Obtain written authorization and approval to participate from the Unit Commander (the first O-4/Field Grade commander in the chain of command) before the internship begins.
• Meet SkillBridge qualifications under DODI 1322.29.
• Have a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Be a U.S. citizen due to the nature of work performed within GDMS facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in industry training and job-shadowing to gain skills aligned with organizational needs.
• Take part in professional development, networking with leadership, and training on GDMS leadership expectations, company history, customer and stakeholder engagement, products and services, and core job responsibilities.
• Complete the internship as an opportunity to learn from the General Dynamics Mission Systems team and prepare for transition to civilian life.

Benefits

• The program provides professional development, networking with leadership, and training.
• Participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members; they are not eligible for compensation from the company.
• The company describes its benefits as highly competitive and says it offers a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed