Defense BD Intern: USAF/USSF Opportunities & CRM

NALEJ; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

NALEJ.ai is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to support its go-to-market strategy within USAF and USSF customer segments. This role involves identifying, researching, and nurturing contract opportunities with program offices and acquisition hubs.

You will build a pipeline, draft capability briefs, and assist in meetings, utilizing GovTribe, SAM.gov, and HubSpot CRM while collaborating with Corporate Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business, public policy, national security, or related program.
• George Mason University students preferred.
• Strong interest in U.S. defense and government contracting.
• Proficiency with MS Office; CRM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus BD outreach and opportunity research on USAF and USSF program offices.
• Identify and research government contract opportunities using GovTribe, SAM.gov, and OSINT.
• Build and maintain a pipeline in HubSpot CRM with accurate records.
• Draft capability briefs, white papers, and introductory materials for branch priorities.
• Schedule and prepare for government outreach meetings and engagements.
• Monitor solicitations and RFIs relevant to the assigned branch.
• Collaborate with GTM Ops and BD team for pipeline reporting.
• Research stakeholders and contracting vehicles relevant to the branch.
• Provide weekly status updates and pipeline summaries to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Proposal writing

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

George Mason University student preferred

Tools

HubSpot CRM

GovTribe

SAM.gov

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NALEJ.ai is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to support its go-to-market strategy within USAF and USSF customer segments. This role involves identifying, researching, and nurturing contract opportunities with program offices and acquisition hubs.

You will build a pipeline, draft capability briefs, and assist in meetings, utilizing GovTribe, SAM.gov, and HubSpot CRM while collaborating with Corporate Operations leadership.