SkillBridge Intern - NASA Front Door Support

Amentum•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a SkillBridge Intern to support NASA’s Front Door Initiative, the single official entry point for people and organizations outside NASA seeking to work with NASA, provide support, or access NASA resources. The intern will provide customer service, learn about NASA engineering, testing, and facility capabilities, research information to assess its validity or vet contacts, and work with an integrated team to communicate progress, challenges, and support needs. The position is onsite at NASA in Houston and is temporary, not to exceed 27 weeks. SkillBridge participants are not compensated by Amentum during the internship and continue to receive their military pay and benefits. After successful completion, participants are encouraged to apply for open positions on the company careers page. The role is intended for transitioning U.S. service members participating in the DoD SkillBridge Program. Applicants must have served at least 180 days in the U.S. Armed Forces, be within 180 days of separation or retirement, be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge, have completed service TAPS/TGPS and an ethics brief within the past 12 months, and have command approval to participate. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and candidates must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. The work is generally performed in an office, though tasks may involve indoor or outdoor work. The role requires regular attendance and may require schedule adjustments outside normal hours to meet peak periods or surge requirements. Work may involve prolonged sitting or standing and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Standard office equipment is used.

Requirements

Have served at least 180 days in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Be within 180 days of separation or retirement from the U.S. Armed Forces; applications may be started before reaching that window.
Be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge.
Have completed service TAPS/TGPS.
Have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
Have command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
Have a customer-service mentality.
Be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.
Be able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift or carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service skills and attitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to research assigned information or companies.
Self-motivated team player who is adaptable to a dynamic environment and can complete assignments as required.
Ability to communicate effectively across technical disciplines, vendors and contractors, customers, and leadership.
Experience preparing written documentation and presentations and verbally presenting in meetings.
Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
NASA, business development, Salesforce, or AI experience.

Responsibilities

Support the NASA Front Door Initiative as an official entry point for external parties seeking to work with NASA, support NASA, or access its resources.
Provide customer service to people and companies seeking to work with NASA.
Learn about NASA capabilities in engineering, testing, and facilities.
Research provided information to determine its validity or vet contacts.
Work within an integrated team and provide updates on progress, challenges, and required support.
Maintain professional and responsive relationships with NASA customers and coworkers.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain regular attendance and adjust work schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Benefits

The intern continues to receive military pay and benefits during the internship; the internship itself is not compensated by Amentum.
Excellent personal and professional career growth.
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
Onsite cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.