2027 Summer Intern, Sales Associate
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Intern to support our Business Development and Capture team. This role offers hands-on experience in government consulting, proposal development, and sales strategy ICF’s Energy, Environment and Infrastructure group. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn how large-scale federal and state-funded programs are pursued and won. This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. The internship can hybrid from Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. Pay is expected to be $23 per hour. At this time, we are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance for this position.
Requirements
- By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours in public policy, writing, government, business or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in government contracting, consulting, environmental studies, energy, disaster recovery, or resilience preferred.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to learn new things quickly
- Experience conducting research, organizing, and analyzing information
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skill in SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint
- Commitment to making a difference through work in environment, energy, and social justice
Responsibilities
- Take detailed notes during internal and client-facing meetings; distribute accurate and timely summaries/action items to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in drafting and designing pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, and other client-facing materials.
- Develop and update marketing and sales content, including website and social media posts, success stories, and capability statements.
- Conduct research on potential government and private sector targets, funding opportunities, and procurement forecasts.
- Monitor competitors’ activities, market positioning, and program performance.
- Help maintain CRM entries, track leads, and update pursuit status reports.
- Work closely with business development leads, proposal managers, and technical experts to align messaging and strategy.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of various documents and materials for presentations.
- Special projects that support the division needs.
Benefits
- Pay is expected to be $23 per hour.
- The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $37,855.00 - $64,354.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
