# ellimaC Defense Partners Fellowship

Provider: [ellimaC Consulting Partners, LLC](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/ellimac-consulting-partners)

- Program type: Fellowship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: More than 180 days
- Locations: Pinehurst, NC
- Website: https://www.ellimac.org
- Contact: J.R. Mullis, jr@ellimac.org
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/ellimac-consulting-partners-llc-ellimac-defense-partners-fellowship-sv509e

## Summary

The Defense Strategy & Venture Operations Fellowship at ellimaC Defense Partners offers transitioning service members a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in defense consulting and venture-backed technology through the DoD SkillBridge program. Fellows will split their time between ellimaC Defense Partners and an affiliated portfolio company, supporting internal efforts in federal funding opportunity research, capture strategy development, and business operations optimization. This six-month, remote fellowship equips participants with skills in tools like Google Workspace, Slack, and CRM platforms, while providing mentorship from industry experts, including ellimaC’s CEO, a USAF veteran. Designed for SkillBridge-eligible service members, the program fosters a seamless transition to civilian careers in defense innovation, government consulting, or technology startups, with potential for full-time roles post-fellowship.

## Job description

The Defense Strategy & Venture Operations Fellow will engage in a dynamic, dual-role training program, dividing their 30–40 weekly hours between ellimaC Defense Partners and a high-growth portfolio company over 26 weeks. At ellimaC, fellows will support the identification and analysis of federal funding opportunities, such as SBIR/STTR and OTAs, by drafting internal capture plans and preparing outreach materials, without direct government interaction. With the portfolio company, fellows will assist in customer discovery, aligning commercial technologies with DoD needs, and refining use case narratives. Additional responsibilities include managing CRM systems, developing standard operating procedures, and contributing to proposal drafts. The fellowship culminates in a strategic capstone project, where fellows address a real-world challenge and present actionable solutions. Through hybrid instruction, including live virtual mentoring and asynchronous assignments, fellows will gain practical experience and build a foundation for careers in defense technology and consulting.

## Locations

- Pinehurst, NC, 28374 (near Fort Bragg)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.