About the role#
As a Growth Team Technical Writer intern, you will play a key part in shaping competitive, compliant, and compelling proposals for major federal IT acquisitions. You will work alongside technical and operational leaders to develop strategies and content that position our team for success. This role requires accuracy, clarity, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into persuasive writing.
What you'll do#
- Craft concise, solution-focused responses for IT enterprise acquisitions in areas like software development, data science, systems, and cloud engineering.
- Conduct research and integrate content from technical subject matter experts, past proposals, and public sources.
- Manage proposal timelines and submission requirements.
- Assist with final production, including editing and formatting proposal content.
- Collaborate with internal and external writers, teaming partners, project managers, and solution architects.
- Develop and maintain proposal trackers, compliance matrices, and schedules.
- Create staffing matrices, map labor categories, estimate level of effort, and align personnel qualifications with project requirements.
- Support the development of cost volumes by gathering pricing data, preparing cost models, and ensuring alignment with solicitation requirements.
- Participate in special projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in English, Communications, or a related field at a United States-based college or university.
- Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to articulate concepts succinctly.
- Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
- Ability to interpret solicitation documents and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Basic understanding of IT enterprise concepts such as cloud, infrastructure, and software development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships with managers and team members.
- Self-awareness to identify mistakes and ask for help when needed.
- A minimum of one semester remaining in your studies after the internship concludes.
- Preferred experience includes knowledge of proposal lifecycle tools, collaboration tools for large-volume submissions, and integrating AI-enabled tools into proposal workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Herndon, Virginia
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: Hybrid
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship
About General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology operates as a subsidiary of General Dynamics. The company provides professional services and technology solutions to government, defense, and intelligence agencies. It maintains operations in over 50 countries and employs 30,000 people. Founded in 1982, the firm specializes in areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
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