Business Development Intern (Spring 2026)

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

**This internship is up to 16hrs/week during the Spring Semester

Responsibilities

• The Business Development Intern collaborates with Business Developers, Capture Managers, program managers, and organizational leaders to support win strategies through market research and teaming support.
• Supports business planning activities by helping schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for pipeline reviews, gate reviews, and recurring BD reports.
• Works alongside the BD & capture team to track opportunities through the pipeline and contribute to proposal development efforts for the HCM Market.
• Conducts research and analysis related to teaming, scope definition, and competitive intelligence.
• Assis with the development of marketing materials, capability statements, and white papers.
• Enters and maintains opportunity data in the CRM and provides support for system-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program.
• Pursuing a major in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Keen interest of the federal contracting process or strong interest in learning government business development.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support the development of reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication.
• Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Coursework or internship experience related to federal procurement, government contracting, business development, or marketing.
• Familiarity and desire to learn the government proposal lifecycle, including RFIs and RFPs.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to supporting growth initiatives.
• Interest in competitive analysis, market research, and customer engagement strategies.
• Experience supporting research, capture activities, or strategic planning efforts is a plus.

Other Information

• Interns will need to provide their own transportation to and from work and locate and arrange for their own housing.
• All intern positions at LMI are paid positions.