Business Development & Proposal Intern

ABOUT S2L GROUP S2L Group is a growing company operating in the U.S. federal government contracting industry. We work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment focused on identifying new opportunities, developing strong business relationships and supporting the company’s continued growth in the federal marketplace. POSITION OVERVIEW S2L Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development & Proposal Intern to support active U.S. federal contracting opportunities. This is a hands-on role involving opportunity research, solicitation review, vendor sourcing, pricing coordination, proposal preparation and CRM management. The selected intern will work closely with the Business Development team and contribute directly to real proposal submissions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Research and review federal contracting opportunities. • Assist with vendor and subcontractor sourcing. • Contact potential vendors and coordinate quote requests. • Support the preparation, formatting and review of proposals. • Conduct market and pricing research. • Collect and organize required proposal documents. • Maintain accurate information in the company’s CRM and tracking systems. • Support the Business Development team with ongoing assignments and deadlines. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, management, marketing, communications, supply chain, procurement, international business or a related field. • Strong written and spoken English. • Strong research, writing, proofreading and document-formatting skills. • Comfortable communicating professionally with U.S.-based companies by phone and email. • Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple assignments under firm deadlines. • Persistent and professional when following up and collecting required information. • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. • Able to work independently while following established procedures and quality standards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Previous experience in business development, proposal writing, sourcing, procurement, sales, lead generation, market research or customer service. • Experience using CRM systems, spreadsheets or vendor databases. • Basic understanding of requests for quotes, scopes of work or proposal writing. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN • Direct exposure to the U.S. federal government contracting process. • Practical experience reviewing solicitations and developing compliant proposals. • Hands-on involvement in nationwide vendor and subcontractor sourcing. • Experience supporting pricing research, quote evaluation and opportunity analysis. • Experience using CRM and opportunity-tracking systems in a professional environment. • Stronger research, proposal writing, communication and deadline-management skills. • The opportunity to contribute directly to active government contracting opportunities and proposal submissions. HOW TO APPLY Apply through LinkedIn and include your updated CV. In your application, briefly explain your interest in business development and proposal work and the strengths you would bring to the position. Join S2L Group and gain practical experience supporting real opportunities in the U.S. federal marketplace.