SkillBridge - Operations Center Program; DHS Media Monitoring Ca

DarkStar Intelligence is proud to sponsor a Department of Defense SkillBridge internship supporting mission operations under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Operations Center (NOC). This internship provides transitioning Service Members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting 24/7 homeland security operations, situational awareness, and executive-level reporting in a fast-paced interagency environment.

Interns will work alongside cleared analysts and mission support personnel to support real-world homeland security operations and national-level coordination efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and synthesizing open-source and government information to support situational awareness and operational reporting
• Support development of written intelligence summaries, operational updates, and executive-level briefings
• Contribute to mission tracking, incident reporting, and data management processes
• Coordinate with interagency partners and internal stakeholders to ensure timely information flow
• Support maintenance of operational dashboards, knowledge management tools, and reporting systems
• Participate in exercises, drills, and operational planning activities
• Apply military operational experience to support homeland security mission priorities

Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain experience in:

• National-level operations center workflows
• Interagency coordination and crisis response
• Intelligence reporting and briefing development
• Information management and mission tracking systems
• Homeland security operational frameworks

Requirements

• Strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute in a mission-driven environment
• Professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Approval from your command to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program