Government Consulting SkillBridge Intern

Job Description

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### About the Company

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned engineering, planning, and consulting firm. It has been recognized as a Zweig Group 2025 Best Firm.

As an employee-owned company, Matrix is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. The company prides itself on having a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere. They provide innovative and sustainable solutions for their clients.

Matrix offers a full range of benefits to its employees, including:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Training and education opportunities
• 401(k) plan
• Encouragement to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. They also provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with qualifying physical or mental disabilities.

### Job Description

This specific position is a SkillBridge Internship for transitioning service members participating in the DOD SkillBridge Program. It is an unpaid internship, indicated by Salary: N/A SkillBridge Internship.

Position Overview:
• Center of Excellence (CoE): The primary focus for this position is the Government Consulting Services CoE. Matrix also has opportunities in Civil Services, Construction Management, Environmental Services, GIS, Landscape Architecture, Planning Services, Structural/Transportation, and Water Resources/Ecological Services.
• Location: Preferred locations are Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; or San Antonio, TX. However, the company is open to considering other remote locations.
• Summary: The role involves providing consulting support to the Government Consulting Services CoE. This support is typically related directly or indirectly to the Department of Defense (DOD) or state/local government(s). Key tasks include developing study methodologies, data collection and analyses, researching, and writing unique reports. It is ideal for a professional passionate about public service, process improvement, and project management.

Essential Functions (Key Responsibilities):
• Research and Reporting: Research assigned areas/issues and write formal and informal reports of various lengths, focusing on summarizing information or persuading readers to support objectives.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous process improvement (CPI) and business process reengineering (BPR) projects through process mapping; data collection, analysis, & visualization; and development of digital solutions.
• Project Execution Support: Prepare reports, develop technical documents and presentations, and contribute to other’s project deliverables.
• Facilitation: Plan, organize, and lead facilitation of virtual and in-person engagements with project stakeholders for visioning, brainstorming, and problem-solving.
• Client Relations: Meet with clients and their representatives (individually or as part of a team) to present results, resolve issues, answer questions, and maintain good relations.
• Project Management/Assistance: Tasks may include budgeting, scheduling, organizing teams, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines, quality assurance, and invoicing.
• Proposal Development: Support proposal development by providing content for sections like approach or schedule, as assigned according to the request for proposal/qualifications.

Competencies (Required Skills and Knowledge):
• DOD Familiarity: Familiarity with the organization and structure of the U.S. Department of Defense, with a more detailed working knowledge of one or more military services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to gather input from stakeholders involved in all project aspects to incorporate their perspective and specialized knowledge.
• Information Management: Ability to collect and organize information from various sources (computer databases, scanned documents, surveys, customer feedback).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to use statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, or other quantitative methods to analyze information and develop practical solutions.
• Communication: Ability to write memos, reports, and develop presentations explaining findings and recommendations for managers, executives, and other project stakeholders. Possess outstanding communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Well-versed in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and other facility offices.
• Preferred Skills: Working knowledge of data visualization and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, and others) is preferred.

Education and Experience (Qualifications):
• Education: An undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, operations research, data science, or a related field of study.
• Experience: A minimum of four years of work-related experience, preferably in areas such as engineering, public works, installation management, construction management, logistics, or base operating support.
• Other: A valid driver’s license is required, along with successfully passing the Company’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.

Physical Demands:
The role involves regular sitting, using hands to finger/handle/feel, reaching, and talking/hearing. Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Important Note: The job description is not exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers. For assistance with reasonable accommodations due to a disability, applicants can contact Matrix at 719-575-0100.