Business Development Intern

Summary

Join DEFCON AI, a modeling, simulation, and analysis company, as a Business Development Intern for the Summer 2025. This 10-12 week remote internship (Eastern or Central US time zones) offers a $35/hour wage and focuses on supporting the growth of the company. You will gain experience in market research, client engagement, strategy development, and proposal processes. The internship provides mentorship opportunities and valuable insights into for-profit business administration within a regulated field. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, along with relevant academic experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a master's degree (MBA/MS) pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
• Anticipated graduation date ranging from Fall/Winter 2025 to Spring 2026
• Prior experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Teams & Dynamics a plus
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Current or previous internship experiences or university experiences (i.e. research)
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work at least 20 hours/week (not to exceed 40)
• Intellectual curiosity: willing to ask questions and assert a view when presented with a problem
• Team player: able to provide feedback and accept

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant contacts for the Business Development Engagement
• Report on current program performance by analyzing data sets, identifying trends, and drawing actionable conclusions to drive decision making
• Embrace our culture: Agility, Flexibility, Energy & Optimism
• Business Development: Assist in identifying and engaging potential clients and partners
• Identify and “map” relevant contacts for Business Development outreach
• Market Research and Strategy Development: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new opportunities and support the development of our go-to-market strategy
• Analyze industry trends, and ideate on potential business opportunities and threats
• Product and Project Development: Collaborate with the engineering and Analytics teams to translate market insights into business opportunities. Contribute to the development of our long-term strategy and product roadmap
• Operational Support: Assist in the implementation of scalable processes and workflows to support the growth of our business
• Participate in Mentor 1-on-1s with your designated supervisor and our Executive Team

Benefits

• A fully remote, results-based work environment
• Mentorship opportunities with senior Defense Industry Leaders