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August Mack Environmental, Inc. · 3 days ago

Federal Proposal Intern - Summer 2026

Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$16/hr - $16/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

August Mack Environmental, Inc. is excited to announce their 2026 Summer Internship program. The Federal Proposal Intern will support the Federal Team in managing federal programs, assisting with contracts, bids, submittals, and project administration under the guidance of the Vice President - Federal Programs.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis of current and future environmental procurement opportunities with Federal agencies

Contribute to researching federal acquisition regulations, contract language and specifications, and government procurement databases to support opportunity pursuits

Assist in evaluating scientific and technical specifications, contractual language, and environmental reports to support development of sound technical approaches

Learn Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), small business regulations, environmental regulations and industry standards

Support in assessing and reviewing contractual language, technical requirements and performance obligations to provide input on go/no go reviews

Aid in preparing technical submittals, plans, and specifications

Assist with the review of scientific and technical information to develop a response strategy to capture opportunity

Support review and analysis of customer and vendor provided information to supplement proposal preparation and reporting tasks

Contribute to the development and execution of proposal strategy to secure work

Help prepare post award submittals to meet contractual requirements and effectively transition work from the office into the field

Assist with transition of projects from contract award to mobilization and execution

Collaborate in working with technical and construction teams to develop written plans, reports and submittals to advance contractual obligations

Work with company resources (and external resources/contractors) to make informed decisions while incorporating client’s business needs, project expectations, regulatory framework, and technical feasibility

Execute specific work activities to maintain project momentum

Support the team in maintaining administrative files including but not limited to contract language and addendums, subcontractor contracts, team agreements, purchase orders, vendor files , potential vendor files, etc

Qualification

Federal Acquisition RegulationsProposal DevelopmentResearch SkillsAnalytical ThinkingProofreading SkillsMulti-tasking AbilityTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVerbal/Written Communication

Required

Working towards a B.S. or B.A. in marketing, business administration, geology, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or a science-based field

Effective planning skills

Strong organizational and detail orientation

Strong proofreading skills

Analytical and critical thinking ability

Time management skills

Multi-tasking ability

Ability to provide efficient and effective research support

Ability to comprehend large technical work descriptions

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain schedules

Meet deadlines

Exhibit strong verbal/written communication skills