Location

Rancho Cordova, CA

Summary description:

This 12-week DoD SkillBridge program provides a transitioning service member with immersive, structured training in project management. Under the mentorship of a Program Manager or Program Director, participants will support both internal and client-facing projects, developing skills in project planning, stakeholder communication, resource coordination, and data analysis. Training will involve hands-on work with enterprise tools such as SharePoint, Office 365, Power BI, PowerQuery, and AI applications with opportunities to pursue online certifications alongside on-the-job training (OJT).

Job description:

As a Project Manager, Associate SkillBridge Intern, you will assist in drafting project scopes, managing tasks, preparing status reports, tracking project KPIs, and supporting stakeholder engagement efforts. You will learn to use tools like SharePoint, Jira, PowerQuery, and Power BI to coordinate project activities, analyze data, and monitor project health. This role develops foundational skills in issue/risk management, budgeting basics, and project closeout processes, preparing you for an entry-level to mid-level civilian project management role.

Clutch aims to rebuild systems with compassion –combining public sector insight, private sector strategy, and personal experience to tackle complex challenges. Our diverse clients share a common goal: to progress with purpose. Our values—Connection, Optimism, Drive, Evolve, and Curiosity—form the CODE-C that guides our hiring, listening, and transformational work across California and beyond. We empower clients to turn intentions into actions with integrity and confidence. Learn more about who we are: https://www.clutchgov.com/ Apply for this internship at https://www.clutchgov.com/careers

Eligibility factors:

All Services

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field is a plus; familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 tools; certifications such as PMP, CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) or CompTIA Project+ are advantageous but not required.

California

Typical pay $86K – $156K/yr

Median pay: $121K/yr

What Project Management Specialists typically earn in California — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Marked DIB in the DoW directory

DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.

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