In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, ASRC Federal proudly reaffirms our commitment to the military community. We recognize the unique value, perspectives and dedication that our military-connected employees bring to their work. Our organization actively engages in partnership initiatives aimed at supporting active-duty military professionals and spouses as they transition into meaningful civilian careers, including American Corporate Partners, Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge, and Military Spouse Employment Partnership programs.
We’re passionate about investing in our employees because we know it fuels success for both our company and our customers. A shining example of this commitment is our industry partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program – proof that when we empower our employees, missions are elevated to new heights! The program provides invaluable opportunities for service members to take the first step towards building their civilian careers through on-the-job apprenticeships or internships during their last 180 days of service.
About the DoD SkillBridge Program
DoD’s SkillBridge is a free training internship program designed to provide opportunities for eligible active-duty military service members, helping them gain valuable experience in the civilian working environment and preparing them for their transition. In 2021, ASRC Federal became a DoD SkillBridge industry partner, and this program is an additional way we can recruit and hire our Nation’s veterans.
The ASRC Federal team at Fort Huachuca in Arizona has a strong history of transforming SkillBridge interns into full-time team members who play pivotal roles as key contributors and project leaders on a variety of intelligence and defense contracts. The transition from military to civilian life comes with unique challenges, but the Fort Huachuca team ensures these service members do not navigate it alone.
ASRC Federal has successfully hired multiple SkillBridge interns over the last few years, with each of them transitioning seamlessly from military service into civilian roles. “The program offers transitioning service members critical experience that helps set them up for long-term, future success, as well as a potential direct pathway to a meaningful and rewarding civilian career,” says Kirk McIntosh, program manager with ASRC Federal’s Fort Huachuca team (Defense & Intelligence Operating Group) who oversees their SkillBridge internship program. “It’s impactful because they continue supporting the warfighter, just in a new capacity.”
A Culture of Mentorship and Mission Readiness
A unique advantage of a SkillBridge internship with the ASRC Federal Fort Huachuca team is the environment they provide. About 97% of its workforce are veterans, so they understand first-hand what it takes to transition from military life to a civilian career. SkillBridge interns benefit from:
- A tailored internship experience that aligns with their civilian career goals
- Hands-on mentorship from teammates and leaders who have been through the same transition
- Exposure to critical intelligence and defense operations that prepare them for civilian federal contract work
- Opportunities to network with government and industry professionals, setting them up for long-term success
Interns gain valuable technical skills and self-confidence, which enables them to navigate the civilian workforce. For many, the biggest adjustments are cultural – learning corporate organizational structures, communicating in a federal contracting setting, and adapting to professional work schedules and a new and different business mindset.
Fort Huachuca Success Stories
Three former SkillBridge interns, now full-time employees with ASRC Federal’s Defense & Intelligence Operating Group share their insights on the Fort Huachuca program.
“Learning to think, talk and be accountable as a civilian in the government contractor arena is the hard part about the military retirement transition. The internship environment allows one to adjust without the pressure of having to get everything right immediately, removing much of the stress many veterans face when leaving the military,” says Andrew Jackson, a data integration expert.
“When I started my SkillBridge internship, I had no idea how smooth my transition would be. I worked with professionals who truly cared about me, my career and my success. In just a few months of my internship, I was hired full-time and eventually stepped into a management role supporting an intelligence contract. ASRC Federal took care of me – and I haven’t looked back,” says Rich Smith, program manager.
“My SkillBridge internship was more than just a career transition, it was a transformative experience that equipped me with pivotal skills, industry knowledge and a renewed sense of purpose beyond military service,” says Ray Hibbert, program manager.
Building a Stronger Workforce in Support of the Mission
The program is not only about filling positions, but also about building a sustainable talent pipeline of highly-motivated professionals. These service members bring technical expertise, leadership and mission understanding that make an immediate impact on our government contracts. As former military leaders, analysts and military intelligence professionals, SkillBridge interns have the operational knowledge that ASRC Federal contracts at Fort Huachuca require, along with the drive and discipline to make a difference.
SkillBridge is more than an internship; it is a long-term workforce strategy designed to strengthen our company and the government customers we support through:
- Integrating top-tier military talent into our intelligence, cybersecurity and logistics teams
- Ensuring mission continuity by hiring professionals with extensive operational expertise and institutional knowledge
- Enhancing performance by providing a career path for transitioning service members
Smith has overseen multiple interns during his role as a program manager. “What impresses me most about SkillBridge interns is their sense of purpose and direction. They are highly motivated, eager to apply their skills and knowledge and committed to ongoing learning and growth.”
The results speak for themselves. At Fort Huachuca, six of the seven interns who completed the program have joined the ASRC Federal team – two of which have stepped into leadership roles and are making an impact on Army Intelligence programs. Several others have been instrumental as part of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer team.
Learn More
ASRC Federal offers a variety of purpose driven SkillBridge internship opportunities in high-demand fields, including cybersecurity, finance and accounting, project management, software development and engineering, human resources, facilities and logistics, as well as base operations, maintenance and modernization. To learn more, visit our DoD SkillBridge page.
