Summer 2026 - Bid and Proposal Management Intern

SAS • Cary HQ, NC

16h • $15 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nice to meet you! We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more. What you’ll do Looking for that internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer. The SAS Global Bid & Proposal Center of Excellence leads responses to customer solicitations, proactive proposals and due diligence questionnaires. We maximize win rates and financial return on bids and proposals for new and existing business by creating operational and selling strategies that complement each other. We employ recognized best practices to continuously improve quality and take advantage of information technology to maximize efficiency. We capitalize on the power of individual strengths to build a successful team that supports SAS’ mission. As an intern, you might: Capture and coordinate best practices; including assets across global bid management. Support the global bid team in preparing and compiling bid documents, ensuring all requirements are met. Conduct research on potential clients, competitors and market trends to inform bid strategies. Organize and maintain bid documentation, including templates, past proposals and reference materials, Collaborate with various departments (e.g., sales, consulting, legal) to gather necessary information for bids. Review and proofread bid documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with client requirements. Create and manage large language model or content repository for Request for Proposal (RFP) responses. Design graphics to convey win themes visually. Help organize post-proposal evaluations with internal and external team members. Help respond to customer’s due diligence questionnaires to meet cybersecurity and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• You’re an undergraduate college student enrolled in an accredited program studying Business, Journalism, Knowledge/Content Management, Marketing, Technical Communications, Accounting, Economics; not graduating prior to December 2026 .
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities.
• Your past experiences demonstrate you'll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
• You're interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology

Nice To Haves

• You are a strategic thinker, creative problem-solver and deadline-driven team player.
• Experience with Microsoft tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), researching, creating graphics, persuasive writing; knowledge/content management, meeting facilitation, coordination of resources.

Responsibilities

• Capture and coordinate best practices; including assets across global bid management.
• Support the global bid team in preparing and compiling bid documents, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Conduct research on potential clients, competitors and market trends to inform bid strategies.
• Organize and maintain bid documentation, including templates, past proposals and reference materials,
• Collaborate with various departments (e.g., sales, consulting, legal) to gather necessary information for bids.
• Review and proofread bid documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with client requirements.
• Create and manage large language model or content repository for Request for Proposal (RFP) responses.
• Design graphics to convey win themes visually.
• Help organize post-proposal evaluations with internal and external team members.
• Help respond to customer’s due diligence questionnaires to meet cybersecurity and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
• This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern