🎙️ Episode 146: How to Land Your First Role After the Military with a PMP – Josh O’Neill

Transitioning out of the military doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch if you prepare while you’re still serving. In this episode of the Vets2PM Military Transition Academy Podcast, Misty is joined by Josh O’Neill, former Infantry Officer and now Project Engineer/Project Lead at Lockheed Martin Space, where he manages projects supporting the Next Generation OPIR program.

Josh spent over 8 years leading Soldiers as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, and Senior OC/T before separating in 2025. By earning his PMP® certification through Vets2PM while still serving, he stepped directly into his civilian role.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to prepare for your next role while still on active duty

✅ Why the PMP helped Josh land his first job at Lockheed Martin

✅ The massive overlap between military and civilian project management

✅ Why veterans succeed as project leaders—clear communication and brevity

✅ The one thing he would do differently: fighting harder for SkillBridge/CSP opportunities

Josh holds degrees from West Point and Arizona State University and is passionate about helping fellow veterans transition smoothly.

👉 Tune in now to learn how to set yourself up for success before you take off the uniform. Also available on all podcast platforms.

Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-o%E2%80%99neill-93799529/

Earn your PMP with Vets2PM: www.vets2pm.com/pmp#pmp #projectmanagement