Technical Writer / Proposal Development Intern
Geospatial Cloud Analytics (GCA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Writer / Proposal Development Intern to support our Proposal and Business Development teams. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the end-to-end federal proposal lifecycle, working directly with senior leadership on proposal coordination, content development, compliance, and document management.
This internship is ideal for students interested in communications, criminal justice, pre-law, business, public policy, or government contracting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in coordinating and managing the full proposal development lifecycle from pre-solicitation through final submission
Help interpret solicitation requirements (e.g., RFQs, RFPs) and align proposal responses in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations
Support strategy sessions, including win themes, solution alignment, and discriminators
Assist in scheduling and conducting proposal kick-off meetings and color reviews (Pink, Red, Gold)
Maintain configuration control of all proposal materials (drafts, comments, approvals, graphics)
Assist with ongoing compliance and quality reviews of proposal content
Organize and maintain proposal folders, document templates, and content libraries (SharePoint)
Track tasks and deadlines across multiple concurrent proposal efforts
Support development of pricing narrative sections, cover letters, and executive summaries
Participate in After-Action Reviews to document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program (Junior/Senior preferred) in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Communications, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field
Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Interest in learning government procurement and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
Familiarity with proposal tools such as Loopio, GovWin, or Federal Compass is a plus
Self-starter with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail
What You’ll Gain:
Direct experience in the federal proposal development process
Exposure to AV/IT technical solutions and government contracting
Networking with senior proposal managers and executives
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real government proposals
Potential for future full-time employment or extended internship
Flexible work from home options available.