LMI

Business Development Intern, Spring 2026

LMI

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tysons • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • The Business Development Intern collaborates with Business Developers, Capture Managers, program managers, and organizational leaders to support win strategies through market research, solution development, teaming support, staffing insights, and pricing analysis.
  • Assists Capture Managers in developing solutions that align with strategic program objectives and broader business outcomes.
  • Supports business planning activities by helping schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for pipeline reviews, gate reviews, and recurring BD reports.
  • Works alongside the capture team to track opportunities through the pipeline and contribute to proposal development efforts.
  • Conducts research and analysis related to teaming, scope definition, and competitive intelligence.
  • Collaborates on marketing materials, capability statements, and white papers.
  • Assists with capture planning, drafting responses to requests for information (RFIs), and participating in win strategy sessions.
  • Enters and maintains opportunity data in the CRM and provides light support for system-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program.
  • Pursuing a major in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Foundational understanding of the federal contracting process or strong interest in learning government business development.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with CRM systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support the development of reports, briefings, and presentations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Demonstrated initiative, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication.
  • Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Benefits
  • All intern positions at LMI are paid positions.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
market researchsolution developmentpricing analysisproposal developmentcompetitive intelligencedrafting responses to RFIsdata entryCRM systemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillstime-management skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinitiativeteamworkpositive communication