2027 Summer Intern, Sales Associate

ICF • Reston, VA

7d • Hybrid

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 within 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 be 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

• ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree