What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Intern position at Engineering & Computer Simulations Inc?
The Business Development & Capture Intern supports the company’s growth initiatives by assisting with research, pipeline management, and capture activities. This role is designed to provide exposure to the business development and capture lifecycle while contributing to the team’s efficiency. The Intern will work under the direction of the Business Development & Proposal Manager and Analyst, gaining hands-on experience in federal contracting, opportunity identification, and capture processes.
Responsibilities:
Opportunity Research & Pipeline Support
- Review opportunity websites (SAM.gov, GovWin) and compile initial opportunity data.
- Assist in preparing background briefs on customers, competitors, and potential teaming partners.
- Support updates to the company’s opportunity pipeline and trackers.
- Capture Support
- Assist with scheduling and documenting capture-related meetings.
- Take notes during internal capture sessions and log action items.
- Prepare draft research summaries and input slides for capture briefings.
- Support development of customer/market intelligence packages.
BD Outreach & Coordination
- Assist with scheduling customer and partner meetings, industry days, and networking events.
- Prepare agendas, note-taking, and follow-up documentation.
- Track customer and partner engagements in CRM/pipeline tools.
Administrative Support
- Support bi-weekly BD meetings by assisting with slides, notes, and updates.
- Assist with maintaining capture files, folders, and version control.
- Provide logistics support for industry conferences and trade shows (registrations, materials, prep).
Other Duties
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned in support of BD and capture activities.
Learning Objectives
- Gain exposure to the federal contracting process and capture lifecycle.
- Develop professional skills in research, writing, and business communications.
- Learn how to use industry-standard tools (SAM.gov, GovWin, SharePoint).
Required experience:
- Current student or recent graduate in business, computer science, communications, or related field.
- Strong research, organizational, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Interest in federal contracting, business development, or capture management.
- Available to work part time up to 10 hours a week.
- US Citizenship required.
Salary : $18