Technical Writer / Proposal Development Intern

Geospatial And Cloud Analytics Inc

Technical Writer / Proposal Development Intern

Stafford, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.