Summer 2027 internship- business development - federal civilian growth

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

The Business Development Intern supports the Business Development Federal Civilian Growth team by leveraging quantitative and independent research skills in the analysis of large, complex, and incomplete data sets to identify and assess potential business opportunities that result in measurable revenue growth and team success. The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance to McLean, VA.

Additionally, the selected intern will gain knowledge of general business principles, corporate organizational structure and government process improvement. Throughout the summer, you will have the opportunity to meet, interact, and collaborate among various project teams, consultants, senior management, executives and peers. Guidance and training on operations standards and protocols will be provided by the Manager.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION:

Hourly pay range is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Interns are eligible for benefits. All computer equipment and access to digital systems will be provided to the hired candidate. Students may also complete the internship for academic credit, subject to the qualifications of their academic program.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

This position requires a commitment of 40 full-time hours per week, with availability during usual business hours (8AM-6PM ET), for the duration of a 10-week summer program starting Tuesday, June 1st 2027.

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct business analysis to support the Business Development department.
• Support process improvements and project deliverables.
• Research potential market trends.
• Assist in special projects in the Business Development department.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and other tasks.

Job Specific Duties:

• Conduct various forms of open-source research, including but not limited to: competitive intelligence, contracts & task order information, teaming partner analysis, and market trends.
• Attend meetings to record essential information and assist in composing debriefs.
• Support staff with ad hoc research and analysis.
• Pull contracts intelligence data from industry research databases such as GovWin, Bloomberg Government, and SAM.gov.
• Conduct market analysis and teaming partner activities.
• Provides support to Capture and Proposal efforts as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related field.
• Must have completed a minimum 2 years of coursework.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Skilled in standard computer applications and platforms such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated coursework in business, economics, or commerce related activities
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.