DoD SkillBridge: Defense Acquisition Strategy & Growth Intern

This is a remote position. **DoD SkillBridge Internship**: Defense Strategy and Growth Internship **SkillBridge Host Company**: Anno.Ai **SkillBridge Provider**: Vets2PM LLC **Location**: Remote (per DoW SkillBridge guidelines) **Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.** **** **To Apply:** Go to http://www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge and complete the SkillBridge interest form. Return to this posting and click ‘Apply’. **What We Do at Anno.Ai** Anno.Ai is a mission-focused defense technology startup dedicated to accelerating the safe and effective development of next-generation autonomous systems. We specialize in building and operating advanced test ranges for low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) single- or dual- use autonomous platforms, providing a critical bridge between early-stage innovation and real-world mission requirements. Our ranges are designed to replicate complex, contested, and dynamic environments—giving innovators, researchers, and defense partners the ability to validate, stress-test, and mature their systems with speed and rigor. By combining deep technical expertise with a strong national security ethos, Anno.Ai ensures that emerging autonomous technologies are tested not only for performance but for resilience, adaptability, and operational relevance. Anno.Ai is a growing company with a team drawn from diverse professional backgrounds, bringing together expertise in defense, technology, engineering, and operations. We intentionally build our teams on the foundation of trust. At Anno.Ai, we believe that mission success depends on empowering innovation at the edge. We exist to help our partners move faster, fail smarter, and ultimately deliver autonomous capabilities that safeguard both national security and the future of global stability. **Position Overview** As a Defense Strategy and Growth intern, you will support business development, contracting, and acquisition planning initiatives in the defense and national security market. This role offers hands-on exposure to how organizations identify opportunities, understand government requirements, develop capture strategies, and navigate the federal acquisition process. You will assist with market and customer research, opportunity analysis, acquisition timelines, contract-vehicle assessments, proposal development, and strategic briefings. Working alongside business development and contracting professionals, you will help transform complex information into clear, actionable recommendations. We value good management, your career growth, and ethical, responsible practices. For this opportunity we are looking for individuals who have experience in **federal acquisitions**. The ability to think on your feet and good communication skills are essential. We are looking for someone who has a learning mindset and loves to think outside the box. **The ideal candidate for this role would reside in Minneapolis MN. However, this position is remote and any other location within the Continental United States (CONUS) is acceptable as well.** **Candidates need to be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Candidates must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.** **** **What You Will Do** - Be introduced to program management tasks of early-stage defense technology efforts, including schedule, cost, and risk tracking - Learn federal contracting and acquisition processes within the DoD ecosystem - Gain exposure to Business development and capture activities in the defense technology sector - Translate military acquisitions experience into a commercial technology environment **** **Required Qualifications** - Military, government, academic, or professional experience supporting complex planning, analysis, coordination, or program activities. - Foundational familiarity with Department of Defense missions, organizations, requirements, acquisition, contracting, or program-man…