Business Development High School Intern

Leidos • Reston, VA

6d

About The Position

The Federal Civilian IT (FCIT) Business Development team is looking for interns who have an interest in a career in Business Development. The program is designed to prepare high potential interns for future positions in Leidos BD by exposing them to a variety of challenging work environments and pairing them with BD leaders who will provide mentoring throughout their internship. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The FCIT Business Development team is a dynamic group of professionals responsible optimizing our market presence and business growth within the Federal Civilian government sector. Our teams are fast-paced, strategic and highly motivated to win and capture new business. Successful candidates typically have a high-energy level, strong enthusiasm, passion for innovative thinking, a competitive edge, and strong communication skills. We offer intern assignments in the following BD functional areas: -Capture Strategy and Support -Business Operations -Market Planning & Support -Proposal Operations -Capture Excellence If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a High School diploma
• Academic excellence
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills
• Energy, enthusiasm and competitive edge
• Flexibility
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to continually learn and grow
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• 3.0 GPA
• Knowledge and experience in the US Government's procurement process
• Major in Business, Marketing or related discipline
• Knowledge of Government Contractor’s proposal process and development

Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED