SkillBridge Intern - NASA Front Door Support

Amentum•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a SkillBridge Intern to support NASA’s Front Door Initiative, the official entry point for people and organizations outside NASA who want to work with NASA, support its work, or access its resources. The intern will provide customer service, learn about NASA’s engineering, testing, and facility capabilities, and research information to assess its validity and vet contacts. The role involves working with an integrated team and maintaining professional, responsive relationships with NASA customers and coworkers. This is a temporary SkillBridge fellowship lasting no more than 27 weeks. Fellows are not compensated by Amentum during the internship and continue to receive their military pay and benefits. The opportunity is intended for transitioning U.S. service members and is onsite at NASA in Houston. Successful completion is intended to prepare fellows to apply for open positions on the company careers page.

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; applicants may begin applying before reaching that point.
Be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge.
Have completed the applicable 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 mindset.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency if required for the position.
Be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Maintain regular attendance and be able to adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Demonstrate professional behavior that supports productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.

Nice To Haves

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

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 interested in working with NASA.
Learn about NASA engineering, testing, and facility capabilities.
Research provided information to determine its validity and vet contacts.
Work within an integrated team and provide updates on progress, challenges, and needed support.
Maintain professional and responsive relationships with NASA customers and coworkers.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

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