Business Development Intern
Location
United States
Posted
16 days ago
Salary
$18 / hour
Associate DegreeExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• 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.
Job 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
