DoD SkillBridge: Defense Acquisition Strategy & Growth Intern

City of Corona is hosting a DoD SkillBridge Internship with Anno.Ai, a defense technology startup. The intern will support business development and acquisition planning initiatives in the defense and national security market, gaining hands-on exposure to federal acquisition processes.

What you'll do:

• Be introduced to program management tasks of early-stage defense technology efforts, including schedule, cost, and risk tracking
• Learn federal contracting and acquisition processes within the DoD ecosystem
• Gain exposure to Business development and capture activities in the defense technology sector
• Translate military acquisitions experience into a commercial technology environment

What they're looking for:

• Military, government, academic, or professional experience supporting complex planning, analysis, coordination, or program activities
• Foundational familiarity with Department of Defense missions, organizations, requirements, acquisition, contracting, or program-management processes
• Demonstrated ability to research complex topics, evaluate information from multiple sources, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing briefings, reports, plans, or decision-support materials
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote, fast-moving, mission-focused team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the willingness to learn additional business-development and research tools
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, proprietary, or mission-related information
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, including meeting applicable citizenship requirements
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition, contracting, requirements development, resource management, program management, or operational planning
• Experience developing, reviewing, or contributing to Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), or related acquisition and requirements documentation