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Business Development Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Denver, CO, United States


As a Business Development Intern, you’ll be supporting efforts across AMA in pursuit of new business for NASA, DoD, DOE, and commercial customers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with senior leaders at the intersection of strategic business development and growth, marketing and communication, and government contracting, all within the rapidly growing and evolving aerospace and defense industry. You’ll support critical functions across the team, including market research, customer/stakeholder engagement, pursuit capture, and corporate administration. The ideal candidate will be located in or relocate to Denver, Colorado. The internship has the opportunity to be part‑time or full‑time with a flexible start and end date.

Pay range: $21.34/hr – $23.79/hr.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on market trends, customers, and competitors

Support development of strategic planning and opportunity tracking

Monitor developments within the aerospace and defense industry relevant to stakeholder priorities and budgets

Support planning and preparation for meetings, networking events, and conferences

Assist Social Media Manager with marketing content

Assist with development of marketing handouts and slide decks

Assist Capture Managers and Proposal Managers with organizing and managing pursuits

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Business Administration, Marketing & Communications, Aerospace Engineering, Space Science, or a related field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

Familiarity with aerospace and defense

Desired Qualifications

Previous internship or coursework in business development and marketing

Previous internship within aerospace and/or defense

Previous experience with social media management

Previous experience or coursework in proposal development

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, with operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

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