Overview:
Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a 100% tribally owned family of companies delivering mission-critical solutions to federal and commercial clients. As an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified organization, DNI provides enterprise IT, cybersecurity, research & development, construction, and professional services across more than 30 states and OCONUS locations.
DNI’s shared services model enables efficient, scalable corporate operations that directly support national security missions and federal customers.
The DNI SkillBridge internship program provides transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within corporate operations supporting federal government contracting.
Interns will rotate through key functional areas or be aligned to a primary discipline based on experience, interest, and organizational needs. This program is designed to translate military leadership, operations, and administrative experience into corporate and federal contracting environments.
Functional Areas of Exposure
Participants may gain experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Human Resources (HR): Employee lifecycle support, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and HRIS systems
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategies, clearance-based hiring, and workforce planning
- Contracts Management: Government contract administration, FAR/DFARS compliance, proposal support, and subcontract management
- Business Development (BD): Opportunity identification, pipeline development, capture support, and proposal coordination
- Personnel Security: Security clearance processing, DISS/JPAS support, onboarding for cleared personnel, and compliance tracking
- Operations Management: Program support, process improvement, resource coordination, and performance tracking
- Corporate Support Functions: Marketing, finance coordination, customer support services, and executive operations
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Active-duty service member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
- Within 180 days of separation or retirement
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar tools)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in administration, operations, logistics, personnel management, or intelligence
- Familiarity with DoD processes, contracting environments, or compliance frameworks
- Interest in federal contracting, corporate operations, or business management