ASCENDING Inc. · 3 months ago
Proposal Capture Internship
Fairfax, VA
Internship
Hybrid
InternASCENDING Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing consulting and solutions provider dedicated to delivering innovative services to clients. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join their Business Development and Proposals team, focusing on the Opportunity Identification and Qualification stage of the bid process.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Opportunity Identification & Tracking: Daily monitoring of Federal and State procurement portals (e.g., SAM.gov) and subscription services (e.g., GovWin) to identify potential RFPs (Requests for Proposals), RFIs, and RFQs
Initial Qualification & Summarization: Create concise Executive Summaries for new opportunities, detailing the client, scope, budget range, and key deadlines to assist leadership in making preliminary "Go/No-Go" decisions
Document Management: Download, organize, and distribute all relevant solicitation documents and amendments, ensuring the bid team has access to the most current and compliant information
Compliance Documentation Support: Assist in building the initial compliance matrix, verifying that all mandatory requirements within the solicitation have been captured for the writing team
Content Readiness: Assist the Content Manager in identifying, tagging, and organizing standard content (e.g., Past Performance records, résumés, and company templates) necessary for immediate proposal assembly
Qualification
Required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with a strong emphasis on precision and clarity
High level of organization and meticulous attention to detail—essential for compliance
Strong proficiency in research and data organization (Word, Excel, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Preferred
Experience with Slack, Confluence and Jira
Experience with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT
Benefits
Lunch Budget: When you choose to work in the office.
Flexible Work Schedule: This position is 100% Remote, offering flexibility to accommodate your academic schedule.
Invaluable Experience: Gain direct, hands-on experience with competitive opportunity identification and bid strategy—skills foundational to any career in Business Development or Proposal Management.
Mentorship: Receive direct guidance and mentorship from the Proposal Manager and senior leadership team.
Academic Credit: We will gladly work with your institution to fulfill any requirements for academic credit.
Company
ASCENDING Inc.
The ASCENDING team commits to delivering scalable and high-available cloud solutions to clients.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ryo Hang
Managing Partner, Technical Cofounder
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