General Dynamics Information Technology · 12 hours ago
Business Development Intern
USA VA Herndon
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.32/hr - $22.67/hr
0+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that supports complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. The Business Development Intern will assist in market research, proposal development, and business growth strategies while collaborating with professionals in a team setting.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients
Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge
Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion
Interact with GDIT leaders
Participate in professional development
Conduct market research and assist with the completion of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), white papers, and various ad hoc requests
Help Capture Managers (CMs) develop and implement effective win strategies, perform customer and competitor analysis, develop and document winning solutions, and craft highly competitive proposals
Help CMs update and maintain relevant Sales Force information, help with Account Planning, and help organize and maintain the IHS Growth Homepage
Familiarize yourself with the company's vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives
Familiarize yourself with the eBDP Guide that details the process GDIT uses to identify, assess, pursue and win new business
Perform business intelligence/competitive intelligence research using government websites and our Salesforce database
Collate and maintain customer information
Work with stakeholders to understand what insights are needed to support their business goals
Under the mentorship and direction of assigned Capture Managers, you will perform a variety of capture related activities and actions to include capture plan documentation, participation in key workshops and reviews, and development of decision gate presentations
Various duties that enhance the productivity and procedures of the company
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics or related discipline from a United States-based college or university
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)
Excellent time management skills and ability to flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, professional environment
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
Committed to quality and attention to detail; ensure that work is complete, accurate and on time
Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel in both written and verbal communications
Preferred
Familiarity with business development in the defense contracting industry
Broad knowledge of project management and data analytics
Experience with Salesforce
Analytical and quantitative skills: working with and synthesizing big data into actionable insights
Benefits
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
2026-02-05
2026-01-03
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