Business & Finance Professional Internship

Role Overview

The Business & Finance Intern (Federal Tenders) will support government contract strategy and proposal development initiatives. This role focuses on assisting with U.S. federal RFP/RFI responses, financial and cost analysis, and compliance research for technology-driven government contracts.

The intern will work closely with technical, product, and leadership teams to translate complex AI-driven and cloud-native solutions into compliant, compelling business proposals aligned with federal procurement standards.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 months, with potential extension based on performance
• Work Mode: Remote
• Stipend: Unpaid initially; performance-based evaluation in the first quarter may lead to a paid internship extension or full-time opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Support drafting, editing, and finalizing RFP/RFI submissions
• Assist in preparing technical and management proposal content highlighting:
• AI-driven platforms
• Custom SaaS tools (MES, WMS, OMS)
• Microservices-based architecture
• Help develop financial models, pricing schedules, and cost-benefit analyses for federal contracts
• Conduct compliance research on federal procurement regulations and technology mandates
• Assist with documentation related to FISMA and relevant NIST frameworks
• Track proposal timelines, milestones, and submission requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, product, and program teams for feasibility and SOW alignment
• Maintain proposal documentation and compliance checklists

Platform & Compliance Exposure

Interns will gain exposure to:

• Translating cloud-native architectures into compliant business language
• Understanding federal security expectations and compliance posture
• Supporting documentation of security controls and operational processes
• Assisting with proposal narratives around AI value propositions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Management, or related field
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to understand structured requirements and compliance-driven documentation
• Strong organizational and coordination skills

Preferred / Technical Exposure

Interest in U.S. federal procurement or government contracting Familiarity with RFPs, RFIs, or proposal writing (academic or practical) Basic understanding of SaaS, cloud platforms, or enterprise technology Exposure to financial modeling or cost analysis Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience with U.S. federal tenders

• Exposure to government compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST concepts)
• Practical experience preparing financial and pricing models for technology contracts
• Experience collaborating with technical and leadership teams
• Understanding of how AI and cloud platforms are positioned in government proposals
• Certificate of Internship Completion upon successful completion
• Opportunity for paid or full-time conversion based on performance
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