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Summer 2024 Business Development Associate Internship

  • Full Time Internship
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Applications have closed

Website GDIT

JOB DESCRIPTION

At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn‡t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.

What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry? 

GDIT‡s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind!  Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients‡ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT‡s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients.
Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge.
Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.
Interact with GDIT leaders.
Participate in professional development.

How You‡ll Make This Internship Opportunity Your Own 

Our Business Development intern plays an integral part in government business development, capture, and proposal development activities.  As a Business Development intern, you will conduct market research and assist with the completion of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) questionnaires (general and due diligence), and various ad hoc requests.

A Day in the Life  

Familiarize yourself with the company’s vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
Perform business intelligence/competitive intelligence research using government websites and our Salesforce database.
Collate and maintain customer information.
Work with stakeholders to understand what insights are needed to support their business goals.
Various duties that enhance the productivity and procedures of the company

The Must-Haves 

Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or related discipline from a United States-based college or university.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)

What You‡ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day 

Excellent time management skills and ability to flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, professional environment.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
Committed to quality and attention to detail; ensure that work is complete, accurate and on time.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel in both written and verbal communications.

What you Offer as a Stand-Out Candidate 

Familiarity with business development in the defense contracting industry.
Broad knowledge of project management and data analytics
Experience with Salesforce
Analytical and quantitative skills: working with and synthesizing big data into actionable insights.

GDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!

Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE0 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

CERTIFICATION

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $16.56 – $27.66. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

ABOUT OUR WORK

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber, and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.