About the role#
As a SkillBridge Intern at Rise8, you will work full-time alongside our professionals to gain hands-on experience in product management. This apprenticeship is designed for military service members transitioning from federal service to the commercial sector. You will spend your time focusing on product strategy or business operations while learning from our team.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape and execute product strategies that meet company goals.
- Facilitate discussions and workshops to improve our product development processes.
- Mentor and lead product team members.
- Champion lean product methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure high-quality delivery and work to exceed project expectations.
- Work directly with a Rise8 professional on daily product or business operation tasks.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently on active duty and eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
- A growth mindset and the ability to show grit, resilience, and determination when facing obstacles.
- We prefer candidates who have some entry-level experience or relevant certifications.
- If hired, you must be able to pass a background investigation.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The program length is preferred to be between 120 and 180 days.
- Work can be performed remotely or on-site at our offices in Tampa, Florida, or Los Angeles, California.
About Rise8
Rise8 is a software development company founded in 2019. Based in Tampa, Florida, the firm maintains a fully remote workforce of 51 to 200 employees. It focuses on building custom software for critical missions within large enterprises. The company operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
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