SkillBridge Professional Development Manager

NPower, a national nonprofit that launches digital careers for veterans and military-connected individuals, is hiring a Professional Development Manager (PDM) to prepare graduates of our no-cost SkillBridge Cybersecurity Program for successful civilian careers. You’ll teach the communication, networking, interviewing, and digital-presence skills transitioning service members need, build a network of mentors and partners that supports their career readiness, and create content that showcases the program’s impact.

Remote (must reside in the San Diego, CA area, Pacific Time) • Full-Time • Occasional travel • Reports to the SkillBridge Operations Director

As the PDM, you will:

• Teach professional development sessions that prepare transitioning service members for civilian careers, covering resumes, interviewing, communication, and networking.
• Coach students on using LinkedIn and professional networking platforms to build a strong professional presence and translate their military experience.
• Build and maintain the curriculum along with a network of mentors, guest speakers, and partner resources spanning the core areas of career readiness.
• Create engaging digital content that highlights the impact of the program and celebrates student and alumni success.
• Support the Career Placement Manager in getting students’ career-readiness deliverables, such as resumes and LinkedIn profiles, polished and ready for their job search.

This role may be right for you if you:

• Have three or more years of experience in teaching, training, coaching, professional development, or adult education.
• Have worked with active-duty service members, veterans, or military-connected populations in an instructional or mentoring role.
• Facilitate engaging sessions and adapt your content to the needs of diverse adult learners.
• Can teach LinkedIn and professional networking and create clear, engaging presentations and digital content.
• Are organized, communicate clearly, and ready to reside in the San Diego area on Pacific Time.

Nice to have (not required):

• Prior military service or experience supporting transitioning service members and veterans.
• Experience building a network of mentors, speakers, or partner resources that supports a program and its participants.
• Experience building a social media or content presence for a program or organization.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or familiarity with DoW SkillBridge, Transition Assistance Programs (TAP), or similar transition initiatives.

What NPower offers:

• We support your professional development by providing access to LinkedIn Learning so you can keep advancing your skills and career.
• Flexible Leave Policy to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Multiple medical plan options, with NPower covering most premium costs.

Military Installation Access Requirement

This position requires regular access to a U.S. military installation. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the access credentials and installation clearance required for the position, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense and installation-specific requirements. Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements established by the applicable military installation and be able to comply with all required security and access procedures.