Business Development Intern

Job Title: Business Development Intern  
Clearance Required: None 
Work Location: Hybrid; Vienna, VA 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Intern to support our Business Development and Growth teams in identifying, tracking, and pursuing new business opportunities within the federal government marketplace. This internship provides hands-on exposure to government contracting, capture management, proposal development, market research, and strategic growth initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct market research on federal agencies, programs, contracts, and industry trends. 

• Assist with identifying and tracking upcoming government contracting opportunities through various procurement platforms. 

• Support pipeline management activities, including maintaining opportunity trackers and CRM systems. 

• Research potential teaming partners, subcontractors, and strategic alliances. 

• Assist in gathering competitive intelligence and analyzing incumbent contract information. 

• Support proposal and capture teams with data collection, documentation, and administrative tasks. 

• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings related to business development activities. 

• Attend internal strategy meetings and contribute ideas for growth initiatives. 

• Collaborate with recruiting, operations, and program management teams to support business growth efforts.  

Required Qualifications: 

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field. 

• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Interest in federal government contracting, business development, or professional services.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with government contracting concepts or federal agencies. 

• Experience using CRM systems, research tools, or data analytics platforms.

• Interest in pursuing a career in business development, capture management, proposals, or government consulting. 

Learning Opportunities 

• Throughout the internship, the selected candidate will gain exposure to: 

• Federal government contracting and acquisition processes 

• Opportunity identification and qualification 

• Capture and proposal development lifecycle 

• Competitive intelligence and market analysis 

• Strategic growth planning and business operations 

• Cross-functional collaboration within a government contracting environment 

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational business development skills while contributing to the growth strategy of a dynamic government contracting organization. 

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