Summer Intern 2026 - Business Development and Sales

Summary: Steampunk, Inc. is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in various sectors. The Business Development and Sales Intern will assist Customer Relationship Executives in identifying and cultivating customer opportunities, while learning about industry trends and building relationships to generate new business. Responsibilities: - Works to meet new people, and has the interpersonal skills to be an active listener who asks probing and relevant questions to shape opportunities - Conducts analysis of competitive and industry trends to identify new vehicles, opportunity pipeline and partnerships - Works with capture resources to develop the overall win strategy and performs associated opportunity marketing - Develops, organizes, and executes client call plans, assessing win probability, and working with clients to shape acquisition strategies to respond to and win business with new and existing customers - Represents Steampunk within industry associations/groups to increase brand awareness and develop strategic relationships with new partners/vendors - Interacts routinely with all levels of Steampunk’s organization, and owns, prioritizes, and follows through on action items Required Qualifications: - Interest in IT, preferably in business development and sales - Demonstrated interest or experience in navigating Federal acquisitions processes successfully - Good organization, presentation and planning skills and experience - Excellent written/verbal communication skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high growth environment - Must be a rising Junior or Senior in college - Rising junior or senior, current senior - Local to the DMV area Required Skills: Business development, Sales Important Skills: Federal acquisitions, Communication skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Planning skills, Strategic outlook, Organization skills, Interpersonal skills, Creative outlook Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer