Business Development Intern

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a Business Development Intern to support capture and growth efforts across our public sector portfolio. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full business development lifecycle in government contracting, including market research, pipeline development, capture support, and proposal preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on federal agencies, programs, and upcoming opportunities (e.g., SAM.gov, Federal Business Opportunities/beta.SAM, agency forecasts)
• Identify and qualify opportunities aligned with company capabilities and contract vehicles
• Support pipeline development and maintain accurate records in CRM systems
• Assist with capture planning, including competitive analysis and teaming research
• Help coordinate with potential partners, subcontractors, and teaming vendors
• Contribute to proposal development (RFP/RFI responses, past performance, resumes, compliance matrices)
• Track and analyze contract awards, industry trends, and competitor activity
• Support internal reporting on pipeline status and business development metrics
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, or related field
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Interest in government contracting, federal acquisition, or public sector work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with government procurement tools or CRM platforms is a plus
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to the General Services Administration (GSA) schedules or contract vehicles
• Basic understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Experience with tools such as GovWin, SAM.gov, or FPDS
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (if required)
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in the government contracting business development lifecycle
• Exposure to federal procurement processes and compliance requirements
• Mentorship from capture managers and proposal professionals
• Insight into how government contracts are pursued, won, and executed
• Opportunity for future employment based on performance and business needs
  
  

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing 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, age or any other federally protected class.