Business Development Intern (Spring 2026)

LMI • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. This internship is up to 16hrs/week during the Spring Semester

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program.
• Pursuing a major in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Keen interest of the federal contracting process or strong interest in learning government business development.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support the development of reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication.
• Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or internship experience related to federal procurement, government contracting, business development, or marketing.
• Familiarity and desire to learn the government proposal lifecycle, including RFIs and RFPs.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to supporting growth initiatives.
• Interest in competitive analysis, market research, and customer engagement strategies.
• Experience supporting research, capture activities, or strategic planning efforts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Business Development Intern collaborates with Business Developers, Capture Managers, program managers, and organizational leaders to support win strategies through market research and teaming support.
• Supports business planning activities by helping schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for pipeline reviews, gate reviews, and recurring BD reports.
• Works alongside the BD & capture team to track opportunities through the pipeline and contribute to proposal development efforts for the HCM Market.
• Conducts research and analysis related to teaming, scope definition, and competitive intelligence.
• Assis with the development of marketing materials, capability statements, and white papers.
• Enters and maintains opportunity data in the CRM and provides support for system-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Interns will need to provide their own transportation to and from work and locate and arrange for their own housing.
• All intern positions at LMI are paid positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed