Business Development Intern

Job Title: Business Development InternCompany: Certified Technical Experts, Inc. (CTE)Location: Peachtree Corners, GAJob Type: Internship (Full-time or Part-time)Preferred Education: MBA (Current student or recent graduate)About CTECertified Technical Experts, Inc. (CTE) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Minority-Owned Company with nearly two decades of experience supporting U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of Defense, Air Force, Navy, CDC, and other federal, state, and local entities. CTE provides comprehensive solutions in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems Engineering, IT Services, and Business Support, empowering data-driven digital transformation across mission-critical environments.Position OverviewCTE is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to support our growth initiatives in the federal and commercial sectors. The intern will work directly with senior leadership and the business development team to research opportunities, assist in proposal preparation, manage partner outreach, and support capture planning activities.This role is ideal for an MBA student or recent graduate interested in federal contracting, strategic growth, and corporate development.What You'll GainHands-on experience in business development and capture management in the federal sector.Exposure to real RFPs, teaming partnerships, and proposal processes.Mentorship from experienced executives and program managers.Opportunity for long-term growth and potential full-time placement.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct market research and analyze potential government and commercial opportunities.Assist with proposal development, RFP analysis, and supporting documentation.Maintain opportunity pipelines using tools like SAM.gov, GovWin, and internal trackers.Support creation of marketing materials, capability statements, and past performance summaries.Assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings with potential partners, primes, and clients.Contribute to competitor analysis, pricing strategy inputs, and capture management efforts.Prepare presentations and reports summarizing BD metrics and strategic recommendations.RequirementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred but not required).Strong interest in business strategy, technology or government contracting.Excellent communication, writing, and research skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.