Business Development Intern

Role Overview

• The Business Development Intern position is a structured summer internship designed to provide hands-on exposure to the federal government contracting environment, with a focus on bids, proposals, and the business development lifecycle.
• The intern will support the Business Development team in a variety of tasks, gaining insight into the processes and requirements of Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal contracts.
• This role is ideal for students seeking to understand the career path in business development within a government contracting context.

Requirements

• Support proposal development activities, including preparing responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and Requests for Quote (RFQs) under the guidance of the Business Development team.
• Conduct research on new business opportunities, market trends, and potential partners or competitors.
• Assist with compliance checks to ensure proposal submissions meet solicitation requirements and internal standards.
• Participate in the creation, proofreading, and editing of proposal documents.
• Coordinate with other internal teams to gather information and build relationships.
• Perform administrative duties such as organizing files, scheduling meetings, and maintaining proposal documentation.
• Participate in group projects, such as RFIs and whitepapers, to gain broader exposure to the company’s business segments.
• Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and cross-functional discussions.
• Strong creative, strategic, and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to engage in and exchange communication with others in all situations.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on details.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated creative talent.
• Ability to create and deliver professional presentations.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.
• PC proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Work/Life Balance
• Casual Work Environment
• Summer Social & Community Events
• Company Provided PC and Office Supplies
• Free Onsite Parking