SkillBridge Trainee - Procurement

Overview

This is an onsite internship located in Anniston, Alabama.

The GDOTS DoD Skill Bridge Internship program is open to all active‑duty military members of all branches. Participants are not eligible for compensation from the company, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members. The internship spans up to 180 days during the final 6 months of active duty service.

Successful completion of all required company agreements and documentation is required. A GDOTS DoD Skill Bridge Internship provides opportunity for individuals to gain valuable civilian experience through specific industry training.

• Partner with GD-OTS Supply Chain Management to support programs and direct material requirements.
• Present special project findings to GD-OTS senior leaders.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of supply chain management processes and systems.
• Participate in cross‑functional training with Large Caliber and Supply Chain Performance teams.
• Analyze commodity requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and commodity needed dates.
• Foster and maintain excellent relationships with vendors and internal customer representatives.
• Comply with GD-OTS corporate, business unit policies and procedures as well as applicable government regulations and laws.
• Act as material expediter to assist the SCM team with validating delivery date accuracy and opportunities to improve schedule.
• Work with a broad spectrum of highly skilled and specialized professionals to understand the current state of supply chain within the GD-OTS lines of business and aid in developing milestones to meet business objectives.
• Build an understanding of the DoD supply chain vision and expected requirements to meet aggressive order needs for new/start‑up programs and awards.
• Learn the various systems and processes available to support growth in Supply Chain to meet contract obligations and GD-OTS standards.
• Prepare program reports for management or others.
• Learn relevant GD-OTS business practices and build understanding of private industry priorities for business operations.

DoD Skill Bridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty.
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Received Unit Commander (first O‑4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD Skill Bridge Program prior to start of internship.
• Meets DoD Skill Bridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29.

Candidates should possess an associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is an unpaid internship through the Department of Defense (DoD) Skill Bridge Program. The individual selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GD-OTS and will remain an employee of the DoD.

The individual selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GD-OTS and will remain an employee of the DoD.

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US-AL-Anniston

Full Time (On‑Site)

Supply Chain & Logistics