The Healthcare Operations & Research Strategy Fellowship is a structured 60-day executive internship designed for senior military healthcare leaders transitioning to civilian careers in healthcare consulting, health systems management, and applied research. The program provides hands-on experience in healthcare operations analysis, business strategy, workforce optimization, and applied data interpretation within a civilian consulting environment.

Training Specifics:

The Healthcare Operations and Research Strategy Fellowship is a 60-day executive internship providing senior military healthcare leaders hands-on experience in civilian business strategy, financial modeling, and client-facing consulting. Conducted by Kindling Point Insights, LLC (KPI), the program bridges military healthcare leadership with private-sector practices in market analysis, cost optimization, and data-driven decision support.

In Phase I, participants complete onboarding in KPI’s consulting framework, learning project lifecycle, client communication, and ethics in business development. They gain familiarity with proposal workflows, budget modeling, and analytic tools such as Power BI and CRM platforms.

Phase II focuses on healthcare operations analytics—translating performance data into financial insights, ROI, and process redesign proposals. Participants will assist in developing a business case and value-proposition summary for an active client engagement.

Phase III emphasizes market intelligence and proposal strategy. Fellows will conduct targeted competitor and payer analyses, assist in pricing models, and support grant or RFP responses to understand the consulting sales cycle.

In Phase IV, participants deliver a capstone project that synthesizes financial, operational, and strategic findings into an executive presentation, simulating client delivery within a consulting environment.

Entry requires clinical leadership, EBP, and data literacy. The internship develops new KSAs in market analytics, business finance, proposal strategy, and client engagement. Learning outcomes are assessed through deliverable quality, mentor feedback, and a final presentation scored against clarity, business logic, and value impact. Mentorship by KPI’s HR Director and CEO ensures executive-level exposure to business development, contracting strategy, and healthcare market economics—skills extending beyond prior government and academic domains.

Learning outcomes are evaluated through observation, deliverable reviews, and feedback sessions, including a 30-day progress review and final evaluation. Performance is measured by analytic accuracy, collaboration, communication, and quality of the capstone project. Mentorship is provided by KPI’s Chief Executive Officer, ensuring executive-level coaching and practical experience.

The internship is unpaid, and is developed to support a smooth transition from military healthcare leadership to success in civilian healthcare and consulting environments.

Interns will directly contribute to client engagements, assist in proposal and project development, and gain exposure to the financial, regulatory, and data-analytic frameworks used in private healthcare operations.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC)

Partnering with WorkEx to Support Military Transitions

About SPSCC

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), located in Olympia, Washington, is committed to helping transitioning service members turn their military experience into successful civilian careers. SPSCC delivers high-quality education and training that blends classroom learning with hands-on practice, ensuring students complete each course with real-world skills and confidence.

How SPSCC Supports Transitioning Military Members

• Hands-On Training: SPSCC programs emphasize applied learning. Whether in healthcare labs, IT classrooms, or machining, automotive, and welding shops; students gain practical skills that mirror workplace demands.
• Embedded Certifications: Many programs include industry-recognized credentials directly within the curriculum, allowing students to graduate job-ready with certifications that employers value.
• On-the-Job Experience: Through internships, externships, apprenticeships, and strong employer partnerships, SPSCC students earn critical workplace experience while they complete their training.
• Dedicated Support Services: Veterans benefit from one-on-one advising, tutoring, and wraparound support, including help navigating VA education benefits, Workforce grants and additional financial assistance, and career placement resources.

Why SPSCC & WorkEx?

By partnering with WorkEx, SPSCC strengthens its mission to serve those who served our country. Together, we create seamless pathways to leverage military service for meaningful careers—connecting transitioning service members with education, credentials, and the professional experience needed to thrive in today’s workforce.

Direct Contacts:

Veteran & Military Services: [email protected]

Outreach: [email protected]

Spanaway Fitness – Organization Overview

Spanaway Fitness is a veteran-owned and operated fitness facility proudly serving the Spanaway, WA community and surrounding areas. Founded with a mission to provide a supportive, results-driven environment, we are dedicated to helping individuals of all fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals. Our facility is designed to foster both physical transformation and community connection, offering a high-quality space for strength training, cardio, conditioning, and functional fitness.

We provide 24/7 access to members, allowing for flexible training that fits into any lifestyle — whether you’re an early riser, a night owl, or juggling a busy schedule. Our gym is equipped with top-of-the-line strength and conditioning equipment, including free weights, racks, turf space, and specialized training tools for athletes, service members, and everyday lifters alike.

At Spanaway Fitness, our staff is committed to more than just gym operations — we’re about building relationships. From the front desk team to our personal trainers and coaches, we believe in creating a positive, motivating space where members feel welcomed, empowered, and supported in their fitness journey. Many of our team members have military backgrounds, and we’re proud to serve a strong base of military and first responder members from nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the greater Pierce County area.

In addition to general gym access, we offer individualized personal training, strength programming, community events, and wellness resources aimed at improving not just physical performance, but total lifestyle health. We’re also deeply invested in community engagement, supporting local causes, and providing internship and employment opportunities for transitioning service members, students, and fitness professionals looking to grow in the industry.

Spanaway Fitness stands on the values of discipline, accountability, community, and hard work — and we’re committed to being more than just a gym. We’re a hub for growth, connection, and lifelong wellness.

Spotlight Safety is poised to revolutionize workplace safety in the oil and gas pipeline industry through the deployment of advanced AI-driven solutions. A pioneering technology company dedicated to revolutionizing workplace safety in the oil and gas pipeline industry through the utilization of AI and advanced technology solutions.

Problem and Solution
Our focus is oil and gas pipeline safety, where traditional safety measures often fall short in identifying and mitigating risks effectively. By integrating computer vision and AI technologies, Spotlight Safety aims to provide early warning systems for pipeline leaks and releases, thereby minimizing environmental damage and reducing fines and liability for pipeline companies. Additionally, our solutions address workplace safety concerns by monitoring PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance and identifying high-risk activities to prevent accidents before they occur.

STEPS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR PROGRAM

Step 1:

Check with your leadership to see if they will allow you to participate in our SkillBridge program.

Step 2:

Must be eligible for at least 90 to 180 days with our internship program.

Step 3:

Create a profile on our website: jobs.hiregi.com (Must attach Resume)

Step 4:

Once profile is complete, send us an email to [email protected] to schedule an interview.

Please state what opportunity of interest you are interviewing for.

Special instructions in completing your profile:

·         Click – “YES! Eligible and Interested in SkillBridge”

·         Upload Resume

·         It is important that all candidates complete their profile 100% to be eligible for an interview.

*If you are seeking immediate employment and/or have less than 90 days of availability, schedule an appointment with our transition support team. No cost to you. Please send an email to [email protected]. Our team will contact you for your employment support.

Once again, thank you for your consideration with our Hire G.I. SkillBridge program!

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Consulting Company. We help small to medium sized businesses understand the government marketplace, bid & win government contracts. We guide business owners through the contracting process. Our team shares over 47 years of experience in this industry. Gov Association NW is now part of the Government Contractors Association we have helped our clients and members win over $900 million dollars in government contracts, and we walk members & clients through our success formula, by providing the right education, training, tools, market intelligence & coaching to make your success possible.

As a Business Development & Consulting Company, we Education, Facilitate & Advocate for small business. We support our clients with proposal writing, coaching, training programs & bootcamps and provide marketing and strategy assistance. We enjoy helping people! We want to help as many businesses as we can in the coming years to be more successful in the government market and secure & win more contract opportunities.

Government Contractors Association (GCA) members have access to proprietary GovFast Track software, online training & support and we have helped members and clients win over $900 million in government contracts.

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated, “hands on” (Proposal Writer/Manager) who will report directly to the CEO and Proposal Manager. The ideal candidate has an uncompromising work ethic and experience managing complex, multi-volume, high-value, price-competitive proposals, as well as an unwavering drive to achieve excellence. The successful candidate will also be impeccably detail-oriented, written multiple proposals, organized, self-motivated, self-disciplined, inquisitive, and both process- and product-oriented. To support operations across time zones and meet client deadlines, work is at times required during evenings and weekends to meet submission requirements. Guiding capture strategy and activities in collaboration with capture and program managers, including facilitating SWOT and competitive analyses, teaming and pricing strategy, and researching/analyzing market data. Additional consultant and training opportunities available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.
• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal.
• Enters and monitors tracking data.
• Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings.
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
• Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
• Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
• Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing.
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
• Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers.
• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications:

• Presentation skills
• Written communication
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 product suite
• Graphic design skills
• Technical documentation
• Layout skills
• Ability to mentor others
• Problem solving
• Deadline-oriented
• Process improvement
• Coordination
• Strategic planning
• Market knowledge
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Driven and goal-oriented individual.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of proposal/grant writing /proposal management experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred) but not required

Experience:

• Writing proposals & manage the assembly & submission of RFP’s/RFQ’s, possible Contracting Officer experience 5 years (Preferred)

While working closely with GovAssociation NW team members engaging prospects & clients, additional consultant and training opportunities available for the right candidate.

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated, “hands on” (Business Development/Capture Manager) responsible for coordinating membership growth, engagement and sales efforts for GovAssociation NW. business in complete brand portfolio of business services & products. Capture Manager is responsible for establishing and meeting revenue goals and structuring procedures and logistics to support the business and customer/client base. Their role is to assess all GovAssociation NW programs for profitability and enforce margin structures.

Responsibilities

• Run capture on new business opportunities
• Lead strategic capture efforts throughout the sales lifecycle
• Perform market analysis, identify opportunities, develop and execute capture plans, and monitor competitor activity for each capture
• Ability to work with executives and senior leadership
• Conduct competitive analysis to develop competitive solutions
• Deliver strong financial results
• For the right candidate will be able to engage & mentor clients & members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant business, technical, (Preferred not Required)
• Understanding of capture management best practices
• Experience managing proposals and some experience writing proposals
• Demonstrated ability to capture business
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and business acumen
• Proactive, attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills

• Presentation skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 product suite
• Ability to coach & mentor others

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of business development experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred) but not required

Experience:

• Capture Management / Business Development Experience: 5 years (Preferred)

While working closely with GovAssociation NW team members engaging prospects & clients, additional consultant and training opportunities available for the right candidate.