The SkillBridge Locator maps Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge internships and employer-managed listings across the United States, so transitioning servicemembers can find programs near their current base, near where they're PCSing, or fully remote.
As of July 21, 2026, CareerPCS's published base guides cover 2,192 distinct SkillBridge programs from 1,345 organizations within 50 miles of 43 installations across 21 states. The directory also includes 2,073 remote and nationwide programs.
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Our Skill Bridge Program is modeled to prepare applicants for employment in the 1102 Contracting Specialist position. Our training is focused on core competencies based around the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR). The program is inclusive for new to individuals to contracting or experienced contracting individuals. When complete, the applicant will be able to perform general contract specialist duties or more specialized Contracting Officer functions based on prior knowledge or skills.
Job description:
The primary duties of a contracting specialist or officer include: to provide business advice and to perform all pre-award and post-award functions for a wide variety of complex and/or specialized acquisitions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types. To perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee with experience in the award process using a wide range of common contracting methods and contract types, to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction within an organizational component or geographical area. This includes trainees, journeymen and contracting officers. Specifics of each job is based on experience levels.
AFLCMC is a military organization. We accept military applicants from all services who are within 180 days from ETS (Date of Retirement or Date of Separation) and have their Commander's approval to participate. No cost to participate. If you are looking to join the Contracting career field or are experienced and would like to transition to the civilian side.