SkillBridge Business Development Intern

• Observe and assist with internal opportunity tracking and pipeline reporting
• Support internal capture planning activities through research and analysis
• Assist with drafting internal proposal content and templates for training purposes
• Conduct market, customer, and competitor research using publicly available sources
• Support internal proposal compliance checks and review preparation
• Maintain internal documentation, trackers, and training artifacts
• Participate in internal meetings as a learner and observer

• Eligible for and approved to participate in the DoW SkillBridge Program
• Interest in federal contracting, proposal development, or capture management
• Strong written communication and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and comfortable learning structured processes
• Can work effectively in a remote or hybrid training environment
• Motivated to learn and accept feedback

No prior government contracting experience is required

• Shipley Associates Foundation for Proposal Development (APMP) Certification
• A working understanding of the federal acquisition and government contracting lifecycle
• Foundational knowledge of how organizations internally support federal business development and proposal efforts
• Exposure to capture planning concepts, competitive analysis, and proposal development best practices
• Experience supporting internal research, documentation, and proposal preparation activities in a training environment
• Familiarity with common business development tools, workflows, and collaboration processes
• An understanding of ethical considerations and compliance requirements applicable to SkillBridge participants
• Increased readiness for entry-level roles in business development, proposal coordination, or capture support following military separation