Business Development Intern

Description:

Who You Are
 

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated (within the last 6 months) with a degree in:

• Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Communications, English, or a related field
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Interest in or ability to learn AI-based research and proposal development tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Availability for 10–30 hours per week
   

Primary Responsibilities
 

• Gain direct exposure to St. Michael’s Growth Team (Contracts, Strategy & Business Development, Capture Management, Proposal Operations, Marketing & Communications)
• Learn key government market research concepts
• Perform opportunity identification and customer research using federal databases (e.g., SAM.gov)
• Data mine using FPDS and other research tools to analyze government spending trends
• Assist with formatting proposal resumes, creating graphics, editing, and proposal production (using both standard software and AI tools as appropriate)
• Review Past Performance Narratives for subcontracted work
• Support proposal operations and perform related duties as assigned