Security Specialist (SkillBridge Intern) - 26300

Job Description

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies (HII-MT) Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII-MT.

For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as a Security Specialist within the HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII supervisor, with the goal of learning preparing the transitioning service member to serve as a Security Specialist supporting the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA). Participants will gain practical expertise in collateral and SCI program support, classification guidance, personnel security management, and integrated security operations across multiple domains. Training emphasizes compliance with DoD/AF directives, proactive counterintelligence awareness, and operational readiness to safeguard national security objectives. By program completion, participants will be prepared to deliver multi-disciplinary security support and assume senior-level responsibilities in industrial security analysis.  The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (4-month target)

At the end of four months, participants will be able to:

• Security Program Support
• Provide technical advice and day-to-day support for collateral and SCI programs.
• Develop OPSEC, emergency action, and transition plans.
• Classification & Documentation
• Apply classification guidance to program documents and correspondence.
• Review Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for proper markings and distribution.
• Personnel Security
• Monitor and manage clearances via DISS.
• Ensure compliance with SF-312/NDAs and collateral access requirements.
• Operational Security
• Conduct entry/exit inspections and anti-terrorism measures.
• Maintain facility access control, visitor escorting, and badge issuance.
• Administrative & Compliance
• Support inspections and MICT artifact creation.
• Perform classified mail handling, courier processing, and reproduction support.
• Professional End-State
• Function as a senior-level industrial security analyst with TS/SCI clearance readiness.
• Deliver integrated security operations across information, personnel, industrial, and communications domains.

• HII Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions

• SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum a Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training. No more that 40hrs per week.
• Skillbridge Intern will not represent HII back to the DoD or Government on behalf of HII.  

Essential Job Responsibilities

Training Location: Ramstein Airbase, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Detailed Training Plan

Week 1 – Orientation & Foundations

• HII Mission Technologies overview
• CMS Project 1021 A2 mission scope
• Security protocols & TS/SCI compliance

(Aligns with clearance and organizational integration)

Week 2 – Collateral & SCI Program Support

• Collateral program requirements
• SCI program overview
• Technical advisory role practice

(Supports collateral/SCI responsibilities)

Week 3 – OPSEC & Security Plans

• OPSEC plan development
• Emergency/transition/transportation plans
• Document drafting exercises

(Aligns with OPSEC and planning duties)

Week 4 – Classification Guidance

• CUI markings & distribution statements
• Classification reviews of documents
• Feedback/reporting procedures

(Supports classification/documentation duties)

Week 5 – Counterintelligence Awareness

• Threat trends overview
• Advising personnel on CI risks
• Case study analysis

(Supports CI advisory responsibilities)

Week 6 – Security Documentation Development

• Security Classification Guides (SCG)
  Program Protection Plans (PPP)
  SOPs and compliance documents

(Aligns with document creation duties)

Week 7 – Classified Material Handling

• Classified mail processing
• Courier forms & receipt records
• Reproduction support (paper/electronic)

(Supports classified material management duties)

Week 8 – Personnel Security Management

• DISS clearance tracking
• Collateral access processing (NATO, FRD/RD/CNWDI)
• NDA/SF-312 compliance checks

(Supports personnel security responsibilities)

Week 9 – Visitor Access & Certifications

• Visitor certification requests
• Inbound/outbound visit notices
• Access eligibility verification

(Supports visitor control responsibilities)

Week 10 – Inspection & Compliance Prep

• Inspection preparation drills
• MICT artifact creation
• SOP/OI enforcement

(Supports inspection readiness duties)

Week 11 – Facility Security Operations

• Entry/exit inspections
• Anti-terrorism measures
• Badge creation & visitor escorting

(Supports facility access control duties)

Week 12 – Capstone & Evaluation

• Integrated security operations project
• Classification, personnel, and facility security plan
• Final evaluation & feedback

(Confirms readiness for senior-level security analyst role)

Each week includes:

• Hands-on training
• Mentorship sessions
• Progress evaluations and feedback

**(Length of training is based on candidate availability and training needed)

Additional Goals

• Introduction and integration to Veteran Alliance Network (HII Mission Technologies Veteran Resource Group).
• Employment offer discussions

Minimum Qualifications

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applicaitons accepted within final 12-months of active-duty US Military service. 

• Transitioning US military service member with 8-14 years of Security Officer experience
• Clearance: Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility
• Demonstrable knowledge of DISS application
• Demonstrable knowledge of SCIF operations
• Demonstrable knowledge of access control

Preferred Requirements

• Have excellent time management, verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.  
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management  
• Possess demonstrated experience in the areas of people and conflict management with tact and discretion.  
• Be flexible and possess the ability to function in stressful situations.  
• Be a dependable team player with business maturity and enthusiasm.  

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.