COLSA · 1 day ago
Business Operations Intern (Summer 2026)
COLSA is seeking high-performing, degree-seeking college interns for the Summer 2026 term. Interns will gain hands-on experience through meaningful work that directly supports COLSA’s mission and the business operations of our Colorado Springs branch office.
Cyber SecuritySoftwareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Participate in regional office meetings and provide recommendations for improvement
Review and evaluate corporate capabilities and applicability to government contracts
Conduct market and competitive research to support capture activities
Identify capability gaps and conduct research to identify potential partners to address them
Review literature, articles, and published materials to better understand government customer needs and challenges
Support engagement with potential partner companies to explore teaming and shaping efforts
Evaluate vendor capabilities to assess ability to provide required products or services
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Actively enrolled in a related undergraduate degree program in Business, Marketing, or Management no later than the start of the internship (June 1)
Junior or Senior standing at the time the internship begins (June 1)
Foundational role-specific knowledge or skills required, such as: Usage of Microsoft Office
Some experience with conducting research activities
Strong communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to successfully undergo criminal background check prior to start of employment
Relocation assistance or a housing stipend is not provided
Preferred
Coursework, academic projects, or hands-on experience related to business, marketing, or management
Prior related internship, co-op, research, or part-time experience
Participation in related student organizations, research, competitions, or leadership activities
Exposure to relevant tools, technologies, or methodologies such as: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
Database tools
Company
COLSA
COLSA's full-scale capabilities include cyber and information warfare, rapid prototyping and engineering, uncrewed systems, acquisition, logistics, studies and analysis, data science, and systems and software engineering.