Business Development Intern

Description

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting Business Development (BD) within the Airports, Borders and Security (ABS) Business Area at Leidos, a Fortune 500 company. In this fast-paced environment, you will contribute to a range of BD activities including pipeline development, proposal and capture support, and execution of strategic growth initiatives.

The ABS team is seeking an intern interested in pursuing a career in business development, strategy, or government contracting. This role provides exposure to the BD lifecycle and an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

This position requires strong adaptability, organization, and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities, and supporting multiple simultaneous efforts.

You will work at our Global Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, with opportunities to engage in internal training and professional development. The intern reports to the Business Operations Manager and supports broader ABS growth initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support pipeline tracking, research, and data organization
• Assist with proposal and capture artifacts, including use of AI tools
• Conduct market and customer research
• Prepare briefings, summaries, and documentation
• Provide general BD support

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• In good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher)
• Interest in business development or federal markets
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Self-starter able to work independently and in teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Familiarity with AI tools for research or writing
• Experience with research, analysis, or strategic initiatives
• Strong problem-solving skills

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.