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Business Development Intern

Nightwing, Sterling, VA, United States


Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a Business Development Intern to support capture and growth efforts across our public sector portfolio. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full business development lifecycle in government contracting, including market research, pipeline development, capture support, and proposal preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market research on federal agencies, programs, and upcoming opportunities (e.g., SAM.gov, Federal Business Opportunities/beta.SAM, agency forecasts)

Identify and qualify opportunities aligned with company capabilities and contract vehicles

Support pipeline development and maintain accurate records in CRM systems

Assist with capture planning, including competitive analysis and teaming research

Help coordinate with potential partners, subcontractors, and teaming vendors

Contribute to proposal development (RFP/RFI responses, past performance, resumes, compliance matrices)

Track and analyze contract awards, industry trends, and competitor activity

Support internal reporting on pipeline status and business development metrics

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, or related field

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Interest in government contracting, federal acquisition, or public sector work

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Familiarity with government procurement tools or CRM platforms is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to the General Services Administration (GSA) schedules or contract vehicles

Basic understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Experience with tools such as GovWin, SAM.gov, or FPDS

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (if required)

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience in the government contracting business development lifecycle

Exposure to federal procurement processes and compliance requirements

Mentorship from capture managers and proposal professionalsInsight into how government contracts are pursued, won, and executed

Opportunity for future employment based on performance and business needs

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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