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 [sam.gov](http://sam.gov) 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