IBTS has an immediate opening for an experienced Bid and Proposals Management Intern who will be responsible for assisting the Director of Capture and Proposal Management with proposal development and proposal library administration tasks as a member of the business development team. This paid position accommodates onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Summary of Responsibilities

Review solicitations, response timeframe, resource requirements, and other proposal elements to assist in determining level or effort and proposal organization
• Assist in the development of proposal outlines, schedules, and compliance matrices
• Identify existing and relevant content for active proposal pursuits and update/revise content, as appropriate
• Assist with proposal library development and organization
• Engage in tech editing and formatting of proposal content and documentation developed by others
• Conduct market research and business intelligence data gathering and analysis
• Develop writing sections of proposal documents based on interviews or existing content
• Editing content developed by others
• Providing writing support to other internal or external projects, as required

Education and Experience

• High School Degree
• Strong writing and editing skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Document editing experience
• Desire to learn and interest in business development and bids and proposals
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using Teams or other communication and collaboration tools

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS!

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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