Business Development Intern

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary

MSI’s Business Development team oversees all of MSI’s new business efforts, which includes developing and overseeing the proposals MSI submits to win new projects mostly with USAID, but also a few additional donors.

• Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.**
  
  

Position Summary

The Business Development (BD) Intern will provide support on a variety of different avenues. This role will cover a large variety of function including research, recruitment support and overall administrative functions to support the department. This internship will require a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week with a flexible schedule and is presently remote. This is a paid position, and we anticipate the candidate starting soonest after presenting an offer. The required location for this role is in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan (DMV) area.

Responsibilities

• Support the Opportunity Managers with proposal preparation and development.
• Provide administrative support through note taking, completing research, and developing proposal documents.
• Support long term and short-term proposal efforts both in capture and live proposals.
• Post job descriptions on internal and external websites.
• Assist with recruitment for international jobs and proposals by arranging interviews, corresponding with candidates, and helping coordinate reference checks.
• Manage and update recruitment database.
• Format, write, and edit CVs.
• Respond to general inquiries about MSI and our business development team.
• Provide additional support to the business development unit as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program required. Completion of Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of relative experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
• Professional demeanor and communication skills, especially via email and by phone.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software programs quickly, strong background in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, required. Proficiency in a second language preferred.
  
  

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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation for our internship program is $17.50 per hour.

Reasonable Accommodations

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI