Proposal Capture Internship

Proposal Capture Internship

ASCENDING Inc. | 100% Remote (Onsite Option: Fairfax, VA)

Commitment: Part-Time (~15 hours per week), Academic credit available;
strong potential for conversion to a paid part-time role
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ASCENDING Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing consulting and solutions provider dedicated to delivering innovative services to our clients. We specialize in navigating complex acquisition processes to secure high-impact government and commercial projects. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Business Development (BD) and Proposals team. This unique role focuses on the critical Opportunity Identification and Qualification stage of our bid process.

• Opportunity Identification & Tracking:
  Daily monitoring of Federal and State procurement portals (e.g., SAM.gov) and subscription services (e.g., Gov Win) to identify potential RFPs (Requests for Proposals), RFIs, and RFQs.
• Initial Qualification & Summarization:
  Create concise Executive Summaries for new opportunities, detailing the client, scope, budget range, and key deadlines to assist leadership in making preliminary "Go/No-Go" decisions.
• Document Management:
  Download, organize, and distribute all relevant solicitation documents and amendments, ensuring the bid team has access to the most current and compliant information.
• Compliance Documentation Support:
  Assist in building the initial compliance matrix, verifying that all mandatory requirements within the solicitation have been captured for the writing team.
• Content Readiness:
  Assist the Content Manager in identifying, tagging, and organizing standard content (e.g., Past Performance records, résumés, and company templates) necessary for immediate proposal assembly.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with a strong emphasis on precision and clarity.
• High level of organization and meticulous attention to detail
  —essential for compliance.
• Strong proficiency in research and data organization (Word, Excel, Google Drive, One Drive).

• Experience with Slack, Confluence and Jira.
• Experience with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT.

• Career Pathway:
  This is an unpaid internship designed as a direct path to employment. Successful interns who consistently demonstrate high performance, initiative, and dedication will be strongly considered for a transition to a paid part-time role at the conclusion of the internship term.
• Lunch Budget:
  When you choose to work in the office.
• Flexible
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  This position is 100% Remote, offering flexibility to accommodate your academic schedule. Onsite work in our Fairfax, VA office is available but optional.
• Invaluable
  
  Experience:
  
  Gain direct, hands-on experience with competitive opportunity identification and bid strategy—skills foundational to any career in Business Development or Proposal Management.
• Mentorship:
  Receive direct guidance and mentorship from the Proposal Manager and senior leadership team.
• Academic Credit:
  We will gladly work with your institution to fulfill any requirements for academic credit.