Summer Internship Program - Business Development Analyst

Tria Federal•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development (BD) & Growth Internship Program offers students an immersive experience in federal business development, strategic growth initiatives, and emerging AI-enabled operational solutions within the GovCon industry. Through hands-on projects, interns will support Tria Federal’s Growth and Business Development team in developing strategic tools, conducting market and legislative research, and supporting initiatives that improve pipeline visibility, strategic decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. This internship provides the opportunity to strengthen analytical, communication, research, and problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to federal contracting, growth strategy, legislative engagement, and AI-assisted solution development. The BD & Growth Internship is designed to provide a real-world consulting and strategic growth experience. Interns will contribute to initiatives focused on connecting business-development strategy, pipeline management, and legislative intelligence to support proactive growth efforts across the organization. Participants will gain exposure to GovCon business development processes, market research methodologies, pipeline analysis, and strategic communications while supporting innovative operational-improvement initiatives. Additionally, this program provides exposure to emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflows, allowing interns to explore how tools such as Generative AI can improve operational efficiency, research, reporting, and strategic planning within a federal growth environment.

Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Interest in federal consulting, GovCon business development, public policy, or growth strategy.
Ability to research and synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual or hybrid team environment.
Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Data Analytics, Marketing, Information Systems, or a related field.
Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to research, strategy, business operations, or communications preferred.
U.S. citizenship required; ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Interest or familiarity with AI-enabled technologies, automation tools, or data visualization platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting market, legislative, and competitive research to support growth initiatives and strategic planning.
Assisting with organization and analysis of pipeline and capture-related information.
Supporting research and tracking of legislative developments relevant to Tria Federal’s strategic priorities.
Exploring AI-enabled tools and automation opportunities that support business-development operations and workflow efficiency.
Assisting with dashboards, summaries, presentations, and reporting materials for internal stakeholders.
Supporting development of briefing materials, executive summaries, and stakeholder-facing content.
Identifying opportunities to improve workflows, knowledge management, and operational efficiency within the Growth organization.