Intern III, Student Support

Progress Rail Services • La Grange, IL

80d

About The Position

Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Proposal Management Intern to support our team in preparing competitive, high-quality proposals for locomotive and aftermarket development projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in proposal development, strategic bidding, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Working alongside the product and engineering divisions, this role provides an opportunity to explore multiple facets of an established global OEM and develop an understanding of how proposals impact business growth and strategy.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate program with good academic standing.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Transcript featuring courses focused on Business Strategy, Finance, Economics, Data Analysis, Project Management, Marketing, and/or Composition.
• Previous experience developing marketing materials for B2B sales.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the gathering, development, and organization of proposal content as directed by the Proposal Manager, including technical and commercial responses.
• Attend bid strategy sessions to practice critical analysis of customer requirements, product approach, and competitive landscape.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials for executive gate approvals.
• Assist with process optimization initiatives, including projects related to content libraries, proposal data analytics, and archive maintenance.
• Collaborate with product management to gather and generate a comprehensive product portfolio.
• Practice reviewing proposals for compliance with RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks such as updating templates, packaging data, taking notes, and tracking action items.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees