Business Operations and Leadership Internship (Business Development)

IDEMIA • Reston, VA

2d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more here.

Requirements

• Rising junior, senior, master's student, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Interest in business development, sales, capture management, proposal development, or growth strategy.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute.
• Creative thinker who is comfortable bringing forward new ideas and perspectives.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in federal government contracting, public sector technology, homeland security, biometrics, identity management, or related markets.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, or business case development through coursework, student organizations, or prior internships.
• Familiarity with proposal development, strategic planning, sales processes, or customer engagement activities.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources into concise executive-level recommendations.
• Passion for solving business challenges, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to identify trends, customers, partners, and emerging business opportunities.
• Support opportunity qualification, pipeline development, and capture activities across strategic pursuits.
• Assist with customer, partner, and industry engagement planning, including preparation of briefing materials and meeting support.
• Contribute to proposal and presentation development by gathering research, developing content, and coordinating inputs from subject matter experts.
• Analyze procurement, market, and business development data to identify growth opportunities and strategic insights.
• Support the development of business development tools, knowledge repositories, and best practices that improve pursuit effectiveness.
• Take ownership of an intern project focused on improving a business development process, tool, or strategic initiative.
• Participate in regular coaching and mentoring sessions with business development leaders and internship program mentors.

What This Job Offers

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