Business Development Intern at AV · 20521…

Summary: AeroVironment, Inc. is a leading autonomous systems company focused on delivering innovative defense technologies. They are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Intern to support their Growth Department, assisting with CRM management, market intelligence research, and strategic communications. Responsibilities: - Support the Growth team by maintaining and auditing data within Salesforce. This includes tracking active pursuits, updating account records, and generating reports on pipeline health - Conduct research on upcoming Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, focusing on advancements in Directed Energy (DE) weapon systems, satellite resilience, and defensive cyber capabilities - Assist in the preparation of 'Gate Reviews' and proposal development by gathering competitive intelligence and analyzing historical contract award data - Help draft briefings and marketing materials for key industry events and customer engagements - Identify opportunities to automate or improve internal growth workflows to increase the efficiency of our business development lifecycle Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Political Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field - Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is highly preferred - Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are required - A demonstrated interest in the aerospace and defense industry, specifically regarding emerging technologies like High-Energy Lasers (HEL), orbital mechanics, or network security - Ability to synthesize complex data from sources like SAM.gov and GovWin into actionable insights - Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings to senior leadership - Must be a U.S. Citizen, as this position may require the ability to obtain a security clearance Required Skills: Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Market Research, Aerospace, Defense Industry Knowledge, Directed Energy Weapon Systems, Cybersecurity, High-Energy Lasers, Orbital Mechanics Benefits: Medical, Dental vision, 401K with company matching, A 9/80 work schedule, A paid holiday shutdown