Skillbridge Proposal Writer Internship

DUIT; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

DUIT in Maryland seeks a part-time Proposal Writer Intern to support the Business Development and Capture team in creating compliant proposals for DoD and federal opportunities. This internship is offered through the DoD SkillBridge program for transitioning service members.

You will draft, review, and translate technical concepts into persuasive language while coordinating with SMEs to ensure high-quality submissions. This role provides hands-on exposure to federal procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with DoD FAR and federal procurement concepts.
• Excellent written and technical writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Word and PowerPoint; professional demeanor.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit proposal responses to RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought.
• Translate military concepts into clear, persuasive language for proposals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather content.
• Participate in proposal reviews and apply feedback for improvements.
• Organize proposal volumes, appendices, and related materials.
• Research past performance and agency requirements for tailored responses.
• Gain exposure to federal acquisition processes and methodologies.

Skills

Written communication

Technical writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Founded in 2010, Davis Unlimited Information Technologies, Inc. (DUIT) is a woman-owned small business (WOSB), minority-owned small business information technology consulting company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland that provides Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and PKI services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC), is seeking the best and brightest retiring or transitioning military service branch members to participate in our internship program and join our award winning team.

The Path

At our headquarters office in Maryland, we will assist retiring or transitioning Military Service members, DUIT has developed extensive SkillBridge job training and career development programs in the following career fields to enhance the opportunities for separating Service members:

• Program Manager
• Program Integrator
• Hardware Technician
• Acquisition Professional
• Network Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Cybersecurity Engineering
• IT Staffing

Our work environment is limitless, your contributions will be valued, your work will be recognized, and there are opportunities to grow. Davis Unlimited Information Technologies, Inc. (DUIT) wants you! We are seeking a part-time Proposal Writer Intern to support the DUIT Business Development and Capture team in creating compelling and compliant proposals for DoD and federal agency opportunities. This internship is offered through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning service members.

What you Will get to do:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing proposal responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Sources Sought notices.
• Translate technical military concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive language for proposal submission.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and technical staff to gather and synthesize content.
• Participate in proposal reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality and compliance.
• Support the organization and formatting of proposal volumes, appendices, and related materials.
• Research past performance and agency-specific requirements to ensure tailored responses.
• Gain exposure to federal acquisition processes and industry-standard proposal development methodologies.

Qualifications you Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field, or relevant professional or military experience.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition process and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and PowerPoint.
• Professional demeanor and a collaborative attitude.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with government proposal writing or support.
• Understanding of Shipley or similar proposal development methodologies.
• Knowledge of cyber security, IT services, or other technical domains is a plus.

NOTE: This position is open only to active-duty service members eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program. Approval from your unit commander is required before the internship begins.

All Applicants must have the following: approval from command and able to follow training plan requirements . Al l information provided is subject to verification.