Business & Proposal Development Intern

**Business \& Proposal Development Intern** **Company:** TBM Inc. **Location:** Remote **Position Type:** Internship **Duration:** Semester\-Based or Summer Internship **Hours:** Full\-Time **Position Overview** TBM Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail\-oriented Business \& Proposal Development Intern to support the company’s federal growth, capture, and proposal development activities. This internship provides hands\-on experience supporting federal government contracting initiatives, strategic communications, market research, proposal writing, and business development operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast\-paced, deadline\-driven environment. Candidates with an interest in federal consulting, government contracting, business strategy, communications, or public sector modernization are highly encouraged to apply. **Key Responsibilities** * Support proposal development activities for federal government opportunities, including RFIs, Sources Sought notices, RFQs, and RFPs. * Assist with drafting, editing, and formatting proposal content, capability statements, resumes, management approaches, and technical narratives. * Conduct market and competitive research related to federal agencies, procurement trends, and contract opportunities. * Help maintain proposal repositories, templates, past performance databases, and corporate capability materials. * Support business development and capture management activities, including pipeline tracking and opportunity analysis. * Review solicitation requirements and assist in compliance tracking and proposal organization. * Assist with preparation of presentations, executive summaries, and strategic communications materials. * Coordinate with technical, management, and operations teams to gather information for proposals and client responses. * Participate in internal strategy discussions related to modernization, digital transformation, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and federal operations support initiatives. * Support administrative and coordination activities associated with proposal submissions and business development operations. **Desired Qualifications** * Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, English, Marketing, Information Systems, or a related field. * Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast\-paced environment. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. * Interest in federal consulting, government contracting, proposal development, or strategic communications. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. * Familiarity with federal procurement or proposal processes is a plus, but not required. **Preferred Skills** * Strong analytical and research capabilities. * Experience with professional writing, academic research, or communications projects. * Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise written content. * Familiarity with AI tools, collaboration platforms, or content management systems is beneficial. **What the Intern Will Gain** * Direct exposure to federal government contracting and proposal operations. * Experience supporting real\-world federal business development initiatives. * Mentorship from experienced proposal managers, executives, and technical professionals. * Exposure to modernization, digital transformation, AI, cloud, and strategic consulting initiatives across federal agencies. * Opportunity to strengthen professional writing, communication, and strategic analysis skills. **About TBM Inc.** TBM Inc. specializes in modernization, transformation, and evolution for federal agencies through Agile innovation, digital modernization, cloud enablement, AI\-powered automation, strategic financial management, and mission\-focused consulting services. TBM supports a broad range of federal clients across civilian, defense, and public health sectors. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $20\.00 per hour Work Location: Remote