Intern - Project Management

This is an in-person, ON-SITE internship at our Bryan, TX Headquarters.About BlueForge Alliance (BFA):Established in 2022, BlueForge Alliance operates with a culture and singular purpose to serve the men and women defending our nation with the best equipment, platforms, and systems. BFA accomplishes this by strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. We are specifically focused on advancing and transitioning manufacturing technology; expanding the capacity of the supply chain; and growing and developing the manufacturing workforce.Position Summary:The Project Management (PM) Intern executes functional project management tasks under supervision that directly or indirectly contributes to the planning, coordination, management, execution or reporting for Advanced Manufacturing projects. The intern will primarily work with the Associate Director for Project Management, Advanced Manufacturing, the LOE Portfolio and program managers to perform project initiation, planning, management and controls functions. Secondarily, the PM intern will assist in the review and revision of project management related processes, procedures, methods and procedures. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Competitive Bidding Processo Develop Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation in support of a competitive bidding process.o Develop proposal tracking mechanisms to monitor receipt and processing of Supplier submitted proposals.o Develop proposal evaluation criteria and participate in proposal evaluations and selection.o Develop award notifications.* SOW Developmento Develop Statement of Work (SOW).o Develop Requisition Intake Form (RIF).* Project Initiationo Coordinate and participate in project kick-off meeting.* Project Controls and Project Toolkit Support:o Develop and maintain a project schedule.o Develop and maintain a project budget.o Review project invoices.o Develop and maintain a project Return On Investment (ROI) worksheet.o Develop and maintain a Risk, Action Item, Issues, and Decision (RAID) log.o Develop and maintain a risk management plan and risk register.o Establish and maintain a project SharePoint folder.* Process Re-engineeringo Review and revise project management-related processes and procedures.* Learning and Developmento Develop and deliver project management-related training.* Decision Authority and Autonomyo Executes tasks within clearly defined parameters and supervisiono Escalates technical issues, risks, and uncertainties promptlyo Exercises judgment within assigned work scope; does not independently set direction* Stakeholder Engagemento Interfaces with project managers, engineers, and technical staffo Supports collaboration within the Adv Manufacturing LOE, across LOEs and with external stakeholderso Communicates information at the working level* Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Strong academic performance in relevant coursework.Basic understanding of project management principles and concepts.Eagerness to learn and contribute to project planning and performance.Strong communication skills; unafraid to ask questions.Team-focused.Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.Strong ethical standards and integrity.Education, Certifications, and Experience:* Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in project or program management, or a related field.* Previous experience as a project manager (within the academic or industrial setting) is preferred.Physical Requirements:* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.* Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.Travel Expectations:* Expected travel: Minimal to None.* Periodic travel to HQ for meetings may be required.Note:BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.BlueForge Alliance is a federal contractor, and many of the positions are security sensitive. As such, employment is contingent upon successfully passing required background and drug screens, including without limitation, criminal history check, education verification, credit history, and credential verification. This includes that you will be required to fully execute authorizing documents to allow the Company to conduct such background and other checks.To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.The ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description outlines key responsibilities, but the position may include additional duties.