Intern - AI & Business Development

IBTCI - International Business & Technical Consultants Inc.; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

IBTCI is seeking an Intern Project Support (IPS) - AI & Business Development to assist our Global Business Development Unit with research, trend analysis, and proposal support using AI tools in a dynamic, international setting.

The part-time, hybrid position based in Vienna, VA is ideal for students or recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in international development, data-driven research, and AI applications in business intelligence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools for research, data analysis, and content drafting.
• High attention to detail with strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Suite; familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Support research on funding opportunities, donors, and global development trends.
• Gather information on client strategies, priorities, and upcoming programs.
• Use AI tools to research potential partners, program data, and funding trends.
• Update opportunity trackers, project databases, and pipeline reports.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, project summaries, and donor profiles.
• Contribute to marketing by creating website content, social posts, and newsletters.
• Develop marketing materials such as capability statements and infographics.
• Conduct basic competitor and market research to support branding and positioning.

Skills

AI tools usage

Time management

Attention to detail

Writing

Communication

English fluency

Office suite proficiency

Research abilities

Education

Two years of college education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

SharePoint

Google Workspace

ChatGPT

Job description

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact.

Job Title

Intern Project Support (IPS) - AI & Business Development

Department/Location

Business Development / Hybrid

Reports To

Business Development Management

Classification

Non-exempt

Clearance Required

N/A

Overview

IBTCI is a US-based development consulting company, seeking an Intern with strong AI literacy and analytical skills to support our Global Business Development Unit. The intern will assist with research, and trend analysis using advanced AI tools to enhance efficiency and insight. This part-time position would be available to start as soon as possible. This is an ideal role for a student or recent graduate interested in international development, data-driven research, and AI applications in business intelligence.

Location

IBTCI’s home office located in Vienna, VA (currently in Hybrid mode, going to the office twice a week).

Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support research on new funding opportunities, donors, and global development trends.
• Gather information on specific client strategies, priorities, and upcoming programs to support the business development team.
• Use AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or CoPilot) to research potential partners, program data, and funding trends.
• Help maintain and update opportunity trackers, project databases, and pipeline reports.
• Support innovation and AI initiatives that improve proposal efficiency and market research.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, project summaries, and donor profiles.
• Contribute to marketing activities by helping create website content, social media posts, and newsletters.
• Assist in developing marketing materials such as capability statements, brochures, and infographics.
• Conduct basic competitor and market research to support branding and positioning efforts.
• Act as a liaison to schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and support communication between the business development team and partners.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, proposal deadlines, and marketing events.
• Collaborate with business development team to ensure brand consistency across marketing materials.
• Assist with recruitment efforts including sourcing candidates for proposals, formatting CVs, and creating personnel bios, matrices, etc.
• Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of work experience in a high volume, fast paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot or other research and summarization platforms) for research, data analysis, and content drafting.
• High attention to detail with strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite.
• Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Workspace).
• Strong writing, research, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required; fluency in another language preferred. Oral and written fluency in English required, fluency in another language preferred.

Education

At least 2 years of college education in International Affairs, Economics, Business, English or other related area.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience with US Federal Government Funded Contracts, US DoS, and/ or MCC preferred.
• Knowledge in one or more of IBTCI’s service areas.
• Working level proficiency in Spanish, French or Arabic.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment.

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary position that required the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

No travel is required.

Work Authorization

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Transparency Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay for this position is 16 USD per hour.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization

Proudly based in Fairfax, Virginia since 1987, Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact. We help our clients achieve meaningful results by leveraging innovative approaches and technologies. Through strategic partnerships across government and the private sector, we deliver smarter solutions-faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost.

Are you looking for a company that offers worthwhile opportunities for your professional growth? At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients' missions.

IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and decisions, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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